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EBU23071TIP●Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.23 Cooling system Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
24 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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25 *Reverse lock re-
lease cable Check operation and adjust or replace if neces-
sary. √√√
26 *Throttle lever Check operation.
Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate cable and lever housing. √√√√√
27 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation and correct if necessary.
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28 *Lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench included in the owner’s tool
kit. To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly different color,
the engine could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Spark plug wrench
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82. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing. 4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
bolt holes.
5. Install the bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
6. Remove the purging bolt and the gasket.
1. Tailpipe
2. Tailpipe bolt
2
1
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arresterTightening torque: Tailpipe bolt:8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
1
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Rear brake
TIPTo check the rear brake fluid level, remove the
seat. (See page 4-12.)To access the rear brake fluid reservoir for replen-
ishing:
1. Remove the bolt and quick fastener screw.
2. Pull the cowling slightly outward as shown.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
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1. Quick fastener screw
2. Bolt
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2
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TIPIf the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifica-
tion, consult a Yamaha dealer.6. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
7. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
8. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-iper until it feels tight, then turn it out 1/8 turn
and tighten its locknut to the specified torque.
NOTICE: When tightening the locknut, hold the adjusting bolt with a wrench so
that it does not turn together with the lock-
nut.
[ECB00521]
WARNING
EWB02090Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting in reduced braking
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV 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.EBU24743Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake lever, should come on just before
braking takes effect.
1. Rubber cover
2. Parking brake free play adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
(b)
(a) 2
3
Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the front brake light switch
should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To make the
brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EBU29750Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The clutch lever free play should measure 8.0–
13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction
(a), and to decrease it, turn the bolt in direction
(b).
4. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2
(a)
(b)
1. Rubber cover
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Clutch lever free play
3
1
2
(a)
(b)
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical circuits.
NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
1
2
1. Fuel injection system fuse
2. Radiator fan fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Headlight fuse
6. Spare fuse
1
2
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82. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electricalcircuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU30162Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the bolt and pulling the headlight unit outward as
shown.
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:30.0 A
Headlight fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A1. Bolt
2. Headlight unit
2
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3. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb. 4. Place a new headlight bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, oth-
erwise 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 head-
light bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00651]
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1
1. Headlight bulb holder
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85. Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
7. Place the headlight unit in the original posi- tion, and then install the bolt.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU25561Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting bolt in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (b).EBU26920Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED type of
tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt1
(a)(b)
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