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EBU32440V-belt case drain plugThe V-belt case drain plug is located under
the cargo bed. (See page 4-22 for cargo bed
lifting and lowering procedures.)
After riding in water deep enough to allow wa-
ter to enter the V-belt case, remove the drain
plug to drain any water from the case.
If water drains from the V-belt case after re-
moving the drain plug, have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the vehicle, as the water may affect
other engine parts.
EBU32450Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
EWB03370Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the en-
gine is stopped and the exhaust system is
cool before cleaning the spark arrester. Do
not start the engine while cleaning the ex-
haust system. 1. Remove the tailpipe bolts.
1. Air duct check hose
1
1. V-belt case drain plug
1
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EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.
EBU32480Checking the front and rear brake padsEach brake pad is provided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indi-
cator grooves have almost disappeared, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-39, 8-41 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
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EBU32710Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performanceCheck the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
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Engine overheating
Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. WARNING! If the engine is not
cool when removing the radiator cap, hot fluid and steam could blow out under pressure
and burn you.
[EWB03460]
Place a thick rag over the cap and remove the cap slowly to allow any re-
maining pressure to escape.
TIPIf it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be used temporarily, provided that
it is changed to the recommende d coolant as soon as possible. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-7
Air filter case/duct check hose, cleaning ..................... 8-29
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-24
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 4-24
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-21BBasic guide for safe use ................................................. 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-33
Brake fluid, replacing ...................................................8-35
Brake light switch, adjusting ........................................ 8-37
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-12
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal, lubrication ........... 8-37
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-35
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-32
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-37
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-21
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 5-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance .................................... 8-20
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 5-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-4
Cup holders .................................................................. 4-20DDifferential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 8-18Differential gear oil, Pre-operation check ...................... 5-6
Doors ........................................................................... 4-15
Driver seat position ...................................................... 4-16
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving ............ 6-3
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge, Periodic
maintenance .............................................................. 8-11
Engine oil, Pre-operation check ..................................... 5-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-4
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 8-16
Final gear oil, Pre-operation check ................................ 5-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check .................. 5-8
Front and rear brake pads, checking ........................... 8-32
Front and rear shock absorber assemblies ................. 4-23
Fuel, Pre-operation check .............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-14
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-46GGlove compartment ..................................................... 4-17HHeadlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-49
Helmet indicator light ..................................................... 4-5
High-range indicator light .............................................. 4-2
Hood ............................................................................ 8-10
Horn switch .................................................................. 4-12
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IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches, Pre-operation check ........................................................................... 5-8JJump-starting .............................................................. 8-45LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................. 4-10
Loading .......................................................................... 6-7
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-6
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-4
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function meter unit ............................................... 4-6NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-3OOn-Command drive knob ............................................ 4-11
On-Command drive knob, operation ............................. 6-5
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ....................................................................... 4-3
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-7
Parking brake indicator light .......................................... 4-3
Parking brake lever ...................................................... 4-13
Parking brake lever free play, adjusting ....................... 8-35 Parking brake pads, checking ..................................... 8-33
Passenger handhold, Pre-operation check ................... 5-7
RRear knuckle upper and lower pivot, lubrication ......... 8-38
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat belt indicator light .................................................. 4-5
Seat belts ..................................................................... 4-17
Seat belts, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-7
Seats ............................................................................ 4-15
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-30
Spark plug, inspecting ................................................. 8-22
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-38
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
Steering shaft, lubrication ............................................ 8-39
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-18TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-52
Tire, replacing .............................................................. 8-40
Tires, Pre-operation check ............................................ 5-8
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ................................ 4-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-53
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-55VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-32
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-30
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1
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