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WARNING

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Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:

Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and
that the brake pedal position is correct.

Make sure the brakes do not drag.

Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All air
must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the parking brake free play
The parking brake free play must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Cable length “A” should measure 47–51 mm (1.9–
2.0 in). Adjust the parking brake free play as fol-
lows.
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
1. Brake pedal position
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1. Adjusting bolt
2. Cable length “A”
3. Locknut
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parking brake lever to the right.
2. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt
at the rear brake caliper.
3. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
4. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable in di-
rection (a) to increase the cable length, and in
direction (b) to decrease it.
TIP

If the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifica-
tion, consult a Yamaha dealer.
5. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.6. 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

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When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that it does not turn
together with the locknut.
WARNING

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Operating 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.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
(a)
(b)
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Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)

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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be checked before
each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
TIP

When checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.
2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the
tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the rear axle pinch bolts.
3. Insert a rod of a diameter of 8 mm (0.3 in) and
a length of 10 cm (4 in) into one of the holes in
the drive chain tensioner as shown. Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
1840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Overall height:
1090 mm (42.9 in)
Seat height:
810 mm (31.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1280 mm (50.4 in)
Ground clearance:
255 mm (10.0 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3500 mm (138 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
169.0 kg (373 lb)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
84.5 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
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Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
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Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHCCylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
449.0 cm 3
Bore
×
stroke:
95.0
×
63.4 mm (3.74
×
2.50 in)
Compression ratio:
11.40 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sump

Engine oil:
Type:
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 or SAE
15W-40 or SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30