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drive with differential lock. Select the appro-
priate drive according to the terrain and driv-
ing conditions.
“2WD” (two–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the front and rear wheels.
 “DIFF LOCK” (four–wheel drive with the dif-
ferential gear locked): Power is supplied to
the front and rear wheels with the differen-
tial gear locked. Unlike standard four–wheel
drive, all wheels turn at the same speed re-
gardless of traction.EBU33192Horn switch “ ”Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU31413Accelerator pedal1. Horn switch “ ”
1. Accelerator pedal
1
1
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If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound. EBU31441Drive select leverThe drive select lever is used to shift the
transmission into the low, high, neutral, and
reverse positions. (See page 6-3.)
EBU31451Fuel tank capRemove the fuel tank cap when refueling. To
open, turn counterclockwise. When finished
refueling, install the fuel tank cap by screwing
it down clockwise.EBU31460DoorsTo open a door, pull the latch outward. To
close a door, push or pull the door inward un-
til it is securely latched. Be sure the door is
SECURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.
1. Drive select lever
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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EBU31502Glove compartmentStore lightweight or frequently used items,
such as your driving gloves or vehicle docu-
ments, in this compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material. EBU33522Storage compartmentsThe storage compartments are located in the
dashboard, between the driver seat and the
passenger seat, and under the passenger
seat. To access the under-passenger seat
storage compartment, remove the passenger
seat cushion (see page 4-15 for more infor-
mation).
When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.
1. Unlock.
2. Open.
1
2
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WARNING
EWB02492Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt
and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting screw or the oil reservoir with
your bare hand or skin until suspension
components have cooled.
 Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident. NOTICEECB00091Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings. TIPAlthough the total number of clicks or turns of
a damping force adjusting mechanism may
not exactly match the following specifications due to small differences in production, the ac-
tual number of clicks or turns always repre-
sents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to
check the number of clicks or turns of each
damping force adjusting mechanism and to
modify the specifications as necessary.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the spring pre-
load and thereby harden the suspension,
and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspen-
sion.
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TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
 The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The shorter distance A is, the higher
the spring preload; the longer distance A is,
the lower the spring preload. With each
complete turn of the adjusting nut, distance
A is changed by 1.5 mm (0.06 in).
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
[ECB00082]
1. Special wrench
2. Locknut
3. Spring preload adjusting nut
2
1
3
(a)
(b)
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):Distance A = 313.5 mm (12.34 in)
Standard: Distance A = 305.5 mm (12.03 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 298.5 mm (11.75 in)1. Distance A
1
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Rebound damping force
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting
screw in direction (a) to increase the rebound
damping force and thereby harden the damp-
ing, and in direction (b) to decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soften the
damping.Compression damping force
Fast compression damping force
To increase the fast compression damping
force and thereby harden the compression
damping, turn the fast compression damping
force adjusting bolt in direction (a). To de-
crease the fast compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression damp-
ing, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
Tightening torque:
Locknut:30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
Rebound damping setting: Minimum (soft):30 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 13 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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adjusting screw or the oil reservoir with
your bare hand or skin until suspension
components have cooled.
 Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident. NOTICEECB00091Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings. TIPAlthough the total number of clicks or turns of
a damping force adjusting mechanism may
not exactly match the following specifications
due to small differences in production, the ac-
tual number of clicks or turns always repre-
sents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check the number of clicks or turns of each
damping force adjusting mechanism and to
modify the specifications as necessary.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the spring pre-
load and thereby harden the suspension,
and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspen-
sion.
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TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
 The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The shorter distance A is, the higher
the spring preload; the longer distance A is,
the lower the spring preload. With each
complete turn of the adjusting nut, distance
A is changed by 1.5 mm (0.06 in).
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
[ECB00082]
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
3. Special wrench
1
3
2
(a)
(b)
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):Distance A = 386.0 mm (15.20 in)
Standard: Distance A = 378.0 mm (14.88 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 372.0 mm (14.65 in)1. Distance A
1
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Rebound damping force
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting
screw in direction (a) to increase the rebound
damping force and thereby harden the damp-
ing, and in direction (b) to decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soften the
damping.Compression damping force
Fast compression damping force
To increase the fast compression damping
force and thereby harden the compression
damping, turn the fast compression damping
force adjusting bolt in direction (a). To de-
crease the fast compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression damp-
ing, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
Tightening torque:
Locknut:30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
Rebound damping setting:Minimum (soft):30 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 14 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
The latch plate should click securely into the
buckle and release when the release button is
pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
EBU31810Passenger handholdCheck that the handhold bar and its supports
are in good condition. Confirm that the lock-
ing pins are securely fastened, and then push
and pull on the handhold to make sure that it
is not loose.EBU31820SteeringPark on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.EBU31832Fittings and fastenersAlways check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before starting off. Take the ve-
hicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Servi-
ce Manual for correct tightening torque.
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