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EBU17091

U1P012E0.book Page 1 Thursday, April 20, 2006 2:31 PM

Table of Contents

Table of Contents6
Safety Information9
Location of the Warning and Specification Labels14
Description18
- Left View18
- Right View18
- Controls and Instruments19
Instrument and Control Functions20
- Main Switch20
- Indicator Lights21
- Handlebar Switches21
- Throttle Lever22
- Speed Limiter23
- Front Brake Lever24
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever24
- Parking Brake25
- Shift Pedal26
- Drive Select Lever26
- Recoil Starter27
- Fuel Tank Cap28
- Fuel28
- Fuel Cock29
- Starter (Choke)31
- Seat31
- Storage Compartment32
- Front Carrier33
- Rear Carrier33
- Adjusting the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly34
Pre-Operation Checks36
- Pre-Operation Check List36
- Fuel38
- Engine Oil38
- Final Gear Oil38
- Front and Rear Brakes38
- Throttle Lever39
- Tires40
- Specifications41
- Measuring the Tire Pressure41
- Tire Wear Limit42
- Chassis Fasteners42
- Instruments, Lights and Switches42
- Battery42
Operation43
- Starting a Cold Engine43
- Starting a Warm Engine45
- Operating the Drive Select Lever and Driving in Reverse45
- Shifting47
- Engine Break-In49
- Parking49
- Parking on a Slope50
- Accessories and Loading50
Riding Your Atv53
- Getting to Know Your Atv54
- Ride with Care and Good Judgement54
- Be Careful Where You Ride64
- Turning Your Atv70
- Climbing Uphill72
- Riding Downhill76
- Crossing a Slope78
- Crossing through Shallow Water80
- Riding over Rough Terrain82
- Sliding and Skidding82
- What to Do if84
- What to Do84
Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair86
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit86
- Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System88
- General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart90
- Checking the Spark Plug94
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Element96
- To Change the Engine Oil97
- Final Gear Oil101
- Cleaning the Air Filter Element104
- Cleaning the Spark Arrester107
- Adjusting the Carburetor108
- Adjusting the Engine Idling Speed108
- Adjusting the Throttle Cable Free Play110
- Valve Clearance110
- Adjusting the Drive Select Lever Safety System Cable111
- Checking the Front Brake Pads and Rear Brake Shoes111
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level112
- Changing the Brake Fluid113
- Checking the Front Brake Lever Free Play113
Adjusting the Brake Pedal Position, Free Play and the Rear Brake Lever Free Play114
Brake Light Switches118
Adjusting the Clutch Free Play119
Checking and Lubricating the Cables119
Checking and Lubricating the Front and Rear Brake Levers120
Checking and Lubricating the Brake Pedal121
Checking the Wheel Bearings121
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Universal Joint121
Lubricating the Swingarm Pivots122
Lubricating the Knuckle Shafts122
Lubricating the Steering Shaft122
Battery122
Replacing the Fuse126
Replacing a Headlight Bulb127
Adjusting a Headlight Beam129
Replacing the Tail/Brake Light Bulb129
Removing a Wheel130
Installing a Wheel131
Troubleshooting132
Troubleshooting Chart134
Cleaning and Storage135
- Cleaning135
- Storage136
Specifications138
Consumer Information142
- Identification Numbers142
- Noise Regulation144
- Maintenance Record145
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Atv Limited Warranty146
- Yamaha Extended Service (Y.e.s.)148

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