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Do not exceed the maximum load of 100.0 kg
(220 lb) for the ATV.
NOTE:Drain plugs are fitted at the bottom of the storage
compartment. If any water collects in the storage
compartment, remove the drain plugs, drain thewater, and then install the drain plugs.EBU18990Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase
the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension.
NOTE:A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamahadealer to make this adjustment.
1. Storage compartment drain plug
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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WARNING
EWB00400Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
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 ac-cident.EBU19020Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase
the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension.
1. Special wrenchSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160.0 mm (6.30 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180.0 mm (7.09 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
YTX14AH
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30 W/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Reverse indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Oil temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuses:Main fuse:
20.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
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