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Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Apply the brakes.
8Lock the parking brake, after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake
as well, and then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if point-
ed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
remount, following the procedure described
in the Owner’s Manual.
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Throttle lever adjustment
NOTE:
Adjust the engine idling speed before adjusting
the throttle lever free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the throttle
lever free play is 2–4 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt a. Free play1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage a. Jeu1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste a. Juego libre
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is
level.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid,
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
8Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion and lead to poor brake performance.
8Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.
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2
1. Cowling
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir cap
1. Carénage
2. Bouchon du réservoir de liquide de frein
1. Carenado
2. Tapa del depósito del líquido de los frenos traseros
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
1
2
1. Quick fastener 2. Bolt1. Rivets démontables 2. Boulon1. Fijadores rápidos 2. Perno
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length “A” should be adjusted to 58–60 mm.
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
2. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
3. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable
in direction ato increase the cable length
or in direction bto decrease the cable
length.
NOTE:
If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
4. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
A
1 2
ab
A. Cable lengthA. Longueur du câbleA. Longitud del cable
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction,
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident. After adjusting the parking
brake, block the rear of the machine off the
ground and spin the rear wheels. Check to
make sure there is no brake drag. If brake
drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Clutch lever free play adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be adjusted to
5–10 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
3. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato loosen the cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase side.
7. Turn the adjusting nut at the crankcase in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
8. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase and
the clutch lever.
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a
b
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt c. Free play1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage c. Jeu1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Perno de adjuste c. Juego libre
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contre-écrou 2. Écrou de réglage1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Tuerca de adjuste
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4. Push the headlight bulb holder in and turn
it counterclockwise to remove.
5. Remove the defective bulb and replace it
with a new bulb.
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Do not touch a headlight bulb when it is on
or immediately after it is turned off. You can
be burned or a fire could start if the bulb
touches something flammable. Wait for the
bulb to cool before touching or removing it.
cC
Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of
the bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely
affected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and
fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a
cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner.
1. Headlight bulb holder1. Fixation d’ampoule de phare1. Portabombillas del faro
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Ne pas toucher le verre de l’ampoule1. Ne tocar la parte de cristal de la bombilla
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6. Push the headlight bulb holder in and turn
it clockwise to install.
7. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
8. Connect the headlight coupler.
9. Install the headlight assembly by installing
the bolts.
10. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend the
useful life of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to
prevent water entry. A plastic bag and
strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps
are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not
apply degreaser to the chain, sprockets or
wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a gar-
den hose. Use only enough pressure to do
the job.
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4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off
the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe out-
let to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere,
coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light
film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber
parts or the seat cover.
8. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it
in a dry place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an
excessively warm or cold place (less than
0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)).
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before storing the
machine.
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