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EBU35911Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performanceCheck the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
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Engine overheating
Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. WARNING! If the engine is not
cool when removing the radiator cap, hot fluid and steam could blow out under pressure
and burn you.
[EWB03460]
Place a thick rag over the cap and remove the cap slowly to allow any re-
maining pressure to escape.
TIP Tap water can be used in an emergency. Ch ange to the recommended coolant as soon as
possible.
 The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud, or if air was not properly bled
from the cooling system. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant le vel in the
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Restart the engine. If the engine o verheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-22
Accelerator pedal, checking ........................................ 8-49
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-6
Air filter ......................................................................... 8-38
Air filter case hoses, cleaning ...................................... 8-42
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 4-55
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-36BBasic guide for safe use ................................................. 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-57
Bead lock, checking and tightening (YXZ10YESJ) ...... 8-55
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking ........... 8-46
Brake fluid, replacing ...................................................8-48
Brake light switch ......................................................... 8-51
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-22
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-49
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-45
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-51
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-33
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 5-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance .................................... 8-34
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 5-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-4
Cup holders .................................................................. 4-32
DDifferential gear lock indicator light ............................... 4-3
Differential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 8-32
Differential gear, Pre-operation check ........................... 5-6
Doors ........................................................................... 4-25
Drive mode, selecting .................................................. 6-10
Driver seat position ...................................................... 4-27
Drive select lever and shift paddles ............................. 4-24
Drive select lever and shift paddles, Pre-operation
check ........................................................................... 5-7
Drive shaft universal joint, lubrication .......................... 8-54
Drivetrain icon ................................................................ 4-3
Dynamic clutch engagement ......................................... 6-7EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter, Periodic maintenance ............. 8-16
Engine oil, Pre-operation check ..................................... 5-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-5
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 8-29
Final gear, Pre-operation check ..................................... 5-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check .................. 5-8
Flag pole bracket ......................................................... 4-34
Four–wheel drive knob (On–Command 4WD) .............. 4-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking ........................... 8-45
Fuel, Pre-operation check .............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-25
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-63GGlove compartment ..................................................... 4-30
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HHalf clutch indicator light ............................................... 4-6
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-65
Headlights .................................................................... 8-65
Helmet indicator light ..................................................... 4-9
High beam indicator light ............................................... 4-3
Hood ............................................................................ 8-11IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches, Pre-operation check ........................................................................... 5-8
Interior lights (for equipped models) ............................ 8-66
Interior light switch (for equipped models) .................. 4-20JJump-starting .............................................................. 8-61LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Launch system indicator light ........................................ 4-7
Launch system operation .............................................. 6-7
Light switch .................................................................. 4-20
Loading ........................................................................ 6-12MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-6
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-4
Maintenance charts ....................................................... 8-4
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function meter unit ............................................. 4-10NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2
OOwner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels .......................................................................... 8-11
Parking ......................................................................... 6-12
Parking brake indicator light .......................................... 4-3
Parking brake lever ...................................................... 4-23
Parking brake lever free play, adjusting ...................... 8-50
Parking brake pads, checking ..................................... 8-46
Passenger handhold, Pre-operation check ................... 5-7
Pedal, lubrication ......................................................... 8-52RRear knuckle upper and lower pivot, lubrication ......... 8-54
Rearview mirror (for equipped models) ....................... 4-29
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat belt indicator light .................................................. 4-9
Seat belts ..................................................................... 4-29
Seat belts, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-7
Seats ............................................................................ 4-26
Shifting and reverse driving ........................................... 6-3
Shift timing indicator light .............................................. 4-4
Shock absorbers, front ................................................ 4-34
Shock absorbers, rear ................................................. 4-44
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-43
Spark plugs, checking ................................................. 8-37
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 8-52
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
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