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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 wheel 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.

TIP

A rod can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make
this adjustment.

4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. To tighten the drive chain, push the ATV back-

ward. To loosen the drive chain, push the ATV
forward.

NOTICE:

Improper drive chain

slack will overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the ATV and can lead to
drive chain slippage or breakage. To pre-
vent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.

[ECB00542]

6. Pull the rod out, and then tighten the rear axle

pinch bolts to the specified torque in the order
shown.

1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt

2. Rod
3. Drive chain tensioner

4. Hole

U1AS10E0.book Page 36 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:33 AM

Summary of Contents for Raptor YFM7RZ

Page 1: ...AS 28199 10 LIT 11626 23 09 This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age WARNING YFM7RZ YFM7RSEZ OWNER S MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information DIC183 ...

Page 2: ...EBU17092 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this ve hicle if it is sold U1AS10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 3: ... the ATV It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce dures If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV please consult a Yamaha dealer AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE Read this manual together with TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER carefully and completely before operating your ATV Make sure you understand all instructions Pay close attention to the warning and notice ...

Page 4: ...afety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential per sonal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this sym bol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key inform...

Page 5: ...regulations in effect at the time of manufacture Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV EBU17382 YFM7RZ YFM7RSEZ OWNER S MANUAL 2009 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition February 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT...

Page 6: ... Multi function display 4 3 Handlebar switches 4 5 Throttle lever 4 6 Speed limiter 4 7 Clutch lever 4 7 Brake lever 4 8 Brake pedal 4 8 Parking brake lever 4 9 Shift pedal 4 10 Reverse knob REV 4 10 Fuel tank cap 4 11 Fuel 4 11 Seat 4 13 Adjusting the front shock absorber assemblies 4 14 Adjusting the rear shock absorber assembly 4 19 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 5 1 Fuel 5 3 Engine oil 5 3 Coolant 5 3 F...

Page 7: ...ce chart for the emission control system 8 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 8 5 Removing and installing the panel 8 9 Checking the spark plug 8 9 Engine oil and oil filter element 8 12 Coolant 8 17 Cleaning the air filter element 8 20 Cleaning the spark arrester 8 24 Adjusting the engine idling speed 8 26 Adjusting the throttle cable free play 8 27 Valve clearance 8 27 Brakes 8 28 Check...

Page 8: ...nd lower arm pivots 8 40 Battery 8 41 Replacing a fuse 8 44 Replacing a headlight bulb 8 46 Adjusting a headlight beam 8 47 Tail brake light 8 48 Removing a wheel 8 48 Installing a wheel 8 48 Troubleshooting 8 49 Troubleshooting charts 8 50 CLEANING AND STORAGE 9 1 Cleaning 9 1 Storage 9 2 SPECIFICATIONS 10 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 11 1 Identification numbers 11 1 Noise regulation 11 4 Maintenance r...

Page 9: ...1 1 1 EBU17660 LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS 6 6 2 1 3 4 5 U1AS10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 10: ...These labels contain important information for safe and proper operation Never remove any labels from your ATV If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off request a replace ment label from your Yamaha dealer U1AS10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 11: ...bject to an approved ATV action plan submitted by YAMAHA and is on file with the U S Consumer Product safety Commission Certification of Compliance YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 6555 Katella Avenue Cypress California 90630 5101 U S A 1 3 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 3 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 12: ...RE Set with tires cold Recommended Front 4 0 psi 27 5 kPa Rear 4 0 psi 27 5 kPa Minimum Front 3 6 psi 24 5 kPa Rear 3 6 psi 24 5 kPa Never set tire pressure below minimum It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim ROADING Maximum weight capacity 220 lbs 100 kg Includes walght of operator cargo and accessories 4D3 2816M U0 WARNING NEVER ride as a passenger Passengers can cause a loss of contr...

Page 13: ... out about the training courses nearest you Always follow the age recommendation A child under 16 years old should never oper ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an ATV without adult supervision and never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she does not have the abilities to operate it safely Never carry a passenger on an ATV Alw...

Page 14: ...r operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual Check the ter rain carefully before you start up any hill Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose sur faces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudde...

Page 15: ... surfaces such as ice go slowly and be very cautious in order to re duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of con trol Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that recommended in this manual Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability Test your brakes after leaving water If necessary apply them several times to let friction dry out the linings Always b...

Page 16: ...orly ventilated areas If you experi ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning leave the area immediately get fresh air and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT Do not run engine indoors Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or par tially enclosed areas such as barns garages or...

Page 17: ... view EBU17700 Right view 1 Engine oil tank 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Idle adjusting screw 4 Tail brake light 5 Shift pedal 1 2 3 4 5 1 Spark arrester 2 Seat 3 Headlight 4 Brake pedal 1 2 3 4 U1AS10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 18: ...hased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual 1 Clutch lever 2 Parking brake lever 3 Main switch 4 Brake lever 5 Throttle lever 6 Reverse knob 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Handlebar switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 U1AS10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 19: ... Main switch The positions of the main switch are as follows ON All electrical systems are supplied with power The headlights and taillight come on when the light switch is on and the engine can be started The key cannot be removed OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be re moved 1 Main switch OFF ON 1 U1AS10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 20: ...ight can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light re mains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electri cal circuit NOTICE ECB00010 The engine may overheat if the ATV is over loaded In this case reduce the load to spec ification Start the e...

Page 21: ...r flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is not work ing correctly When this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system See page 4 3 for an explanation of the self diagnosis device The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not com...

Page 22: ...l enable you to plan future fuel stops TIP Pushing and holding in the SELECT button and turning the key to ON while the button is pushed switches the display between mph and km h Clock mode Push and hold SELECT button for at least three seconds to switch the display between the clock mode CLOCK and the hour meter mode HOUR in the following order CLOCK HOUR CLOCK To set the clock 1 Set the display ...

Page 23: ...i function display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage EBU18061 Handlebar switches EBU18080 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine The engine stop switch controls the ignition and stops the engine when it is running Use this switch to stop the engine in an emergency situation The engine will not start o...

Page 24: ... the starter motor will not operate properly If this should happen remove the battery and recharge it See page 8 41 for battery charging information EBU18281 Throttle lever Once the engine is running movement of the throt tle lever will increase the engine speed Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying the throttle position Because the throttle is spring loaded the ATV will decelerate and the engi...

Page 25: ... aged Always make sure the throttle lever free play is adjusted to 2 0 4 0 mm 0 08 0 16 in See page 8 27 WARNING Improper ad justment of the speed limiter and throttle could cause throttle cable damage or im proper throttle operation You could lose control resulting in an accident EWB00241 3 Tighten the locknut EBU18382 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar and the ignitio...

Page 26: ...t the distance between the brake lever and the handlebar grip hold the brake lever away from the handlebar so it does not contact the adjusting bolt loosen the locknut turn the adjust ing bolt and then tighten the locknut EBU18432 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the ATV To apply the rear brake push down on the brake pedal 1 Clutch lever 1 Brake lever 2 Locknut 3 Brake l...

Page 27: ...cially on a slope To apply the parking brake move the parking brake lever in direction a To release the parking brake move the parking brake lever in direction b 1 Brake pedal 1 1 Parking brake lever locked position 1 Parking brake lever unlocked position U1AS10E0 book Page 9 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 28: ...raking performance which could cause an accident You could also wear out the brakes prematurely EBU18540 Shift pedal This ATV is equipped with a constant mesh 5 speed forward and 1 speed reverse transmission The shift pedal is located on the left side of the en gine and is used in combination with the clutch when shifting EBU18641 Reverse knob REV The reverse knob is used to shift into reverse See...

Page 29: ...d gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling fol low these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the engine and be sure that no one is sitting on the vehicle Nev er refuel while smoking or while in the vicinity 1 Reverse knob REV 1 1 Fuel tank cap 1 U1AS10E0 book Page 11 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 30: ... may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECB00981 4 Turn the fuel tank cap fully clockwise to make sure it is securely closed WARNING EWB02531 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gasoline with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immediately If gas...

Page 31: ...re are two types of gasohol gasohol contain ing ethanol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gasohol contain ing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EBU18891 Seat To remove the seat Insert your hand between the rear of the seat and the rear ...

Page 32: ... screw or the oil res ervoir with your bare hand or skin until sus pension components have cooled Always adjust the shock absorber assem blies on the left and right side to the same setting Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability which could lead to an accident NOTICE ECB00090 Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the minimum and maximum settings Spring preload 1 Loosen ...

Page 33: ... turn of the adjusting nut distance A is changed by 1 5 mm 0 06 in 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten it to the specified torque ECB00081 1 Spring preload adjusting nut 2 Locknut 3 Special wrench 2 1 3 a b Spring preload setting Minimum soft Distance A 263 0 mm 10 35 in Standard Distance A 260 0 mm 10 24 in Max...

Page 34: ...ing To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compression damping turn the compression damping force adjusting bolt in direc tion a To decrease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damp ing turn the adjusting bolt in direction b Tightening torque Locknut 42 Nm 4 2 m kgf 30 ft lbf 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw 2 Position indicator marks 1...

Page 35: ... screw in di rection a To decrease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damp ing turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping 2 Position indicator marks Compression damping setting for fast com pression damping Minimum soft 4 turn s out from the fully turned in posi tion Standard 2 turn s out from the fu...

Page 36: ...ng information before han dling the shock absorber assemblies Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assemblies Do not subject the shock absorber assem blies to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinders in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance 1 Compression dam...

Page 37: ...uspension components become hot during operation Never touch the compression damping force adjusting screw the rebound damping force adjusting screw or the oil reser voir with your bare hand or skin until suspen sion components have cooled NOTICE ECB00090 Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the minimum and maximum settings Spring preload 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the spring preload adjustin...

Page 38: ... complete turn of the adjusting nut distance A is changed by 1 5 mm 0 06 in 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten it to the specified torque ECB00081 Spring preload setting Minimum soft Distance A 243 0 mm 9 57 in Standard Distance A 233 0 mm 9 17 in Maximum hard Distance A 228 0 mm 8 98 in 1 Distance A Tightening...

Page 39: ... for fast compression damping To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compression damping turn the compression damping force adjusting bolt in direc tion a To decrease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damp ing turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw 2 Position indicator marks 1 b a 2 Rebound damping set...

Page 40: ...rce and thereby soften the compression damp ing turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping 2 Position indicator marks Compression damping setting for fast com pression damping Minimum soft Adjusting bolt 4 turn s out from the fully turned in position Standard Adjusting bolt 2 turn s out from the fully turned in position Maximum h...

Page 41: ...tempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock absorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to explode due to ex cessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber assembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to...

Page 42: ...GE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank and add recommended fuel if neces sary Check fuel line for leakage Correct if necessary 4 11 5 3 Engine oil Check oil level in engine and add recommended oil to specified lev el if necessary Check ATV for oil leakage Correct if necessary 5 3 8 12 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir and add recommended coolant to specified level if necessary Check cooling ...

Page 43: ...eration is smooth Lubricate if necessary 8 38 Drive chain Check chain slack and adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 5 4 8 35 8 37 Wheels and tires Check wheel condition and replace if damaged Check tire condition and tread depth Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 5 4 Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth Correct if necessary 8 38 Brak...

Page 44: ...2 If the pedal height is incorrect have a Yamaha dealer adjust it Check the operation of the lever and pedal They should move smoothly and there should be a firm feeling when the brakes are applied If not have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level Add fluid if necessary See page 8 29 Brake fluid leakage Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out o...

Page 45: ...n of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control or rollover Tire pressure below the minimum specified could also cause the tire to dislodge from the rim un der severe riding conditions EWB02541 Set tire pressures to the following specifications The low pressure tire gauge is included as stan dard equipment Make two measurements of the tire press...

Page 46: ...ubeless tires with valves WARNING EWB02551 Use of improper tires on this ATV may cause loss of control increasing your risk of an acci dent After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1 Low pressure tire gauge 1 Tire wear limit U1AS10E0 book Page 5 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 47: ...t be appropriate EBU19840 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are prop erly tightened EBU19850 Instruments lights and switches Check that all instruments lights and switches are working properly Correct if necessary Front Manufacturer model DUNLOP KT341 Radial Size AT21 x 7R10 Type Tubeless Rear Manufacturer model DUNLOP KT345 Radial Size AT20 x 10R9 Type Tubeless U1AS10E0 b...

Page 48: ... 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the key to ON and the engine stop switch to The following warning lights should come on for a few seconds then go off Coolant temperature warning light Fuel level warning light Engine trouble warning light NOTICE ECB00824 If a warning light does not go off see page 4 2 for the corresponding warning light circuit check To avoid possible damage do not oper ate the ATV...

Page 49: ...Operating the reverse knob and driving in reverse WARNING EWB00720 Improper operation in reverse could make you hit an obstacle or even a person behind you resulting in serious injury When you shift into reverse make sure there are no people or ob stacles behind you When it is safe to proceed go slowly NOTICE ECB00170 Before shifting stop the ATV otherwise the transmission may be damaged 1 Bring t...

Page 50: ...d forward and 1 speed re verse transmission The transmission allows you to control the amount of power you have available at a given speed or for starting accelerating climb ing hills etc To shift into neutral return the throttle lever to the closed position apply the clutch and then repeat edly depress the shift pedal until it stops When it stops it will be in first gear Raise the pedal slightly ...

Page 51: ...adually re lease the clutch lever 8 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear EBU20650 To decelerate When slowing down or stopping release the throt tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly As you slow down shift to a lower gear Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower gear Improper use of the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose t...

Page 52: ...w do not put an ex cessive load on it for the first 320 km 200 mi or 20 hours The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clear ances During this period prolonged full throttle operation or any condition that might result in en gine overheating must be avoided 0 160 km 0 100 mi or 0 10 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle Vary the speed of the ...

Page 53: ...e ATV at all on hills that are so steep you could not walk up them easily 1 Bring the ATV to a stop by applying the front brake 2 With the front and rear brake applied pull the clutch lever shift into the neutral position re lease the clutch lever and then apply the parking brake 3 Stop the engine by setting the engine stop switch to 4 With the front and rear brakes applied pull the clutch lever s...

Page 54: ...ftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Accesso ries recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because of poten tial safety hazards to you or others Installing after market products or having other modifications performed to your ATV that change any of the ve hicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greate...

Page 55: ...er you must use common sense and good judgment as the stability and handling of an ATV can be changed When adding accessories keep the following points in mind Never exceed the weight limits shown An over loaded ATV can be unstable If you are carrying cargo and towing a trailer in clude the tongue weight in the maximum ATV load limit Load cargo on the carriers as close to the center of the ATV as ...

Page 56: ...akes longer to stop Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow speeds Avoid hills and rough terrain Choose terrain carefully Added weight affects the stability and handling of the ATV WARNING EWB00011 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury U1AS10E0 book Page 9 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 57: ...7 1 7 EBU21132 RIDING YOUR ATV U1AS10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 58: ...have read this Owner s Manual completely and un derstand the operation of the controls Pay partic ular attention to the safety information on pages 2 1 2 4 Also read all warning and notice labels on your ATV RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT Get training if you are inexperienced WARNING EWB01381 Do not operate this ATV or allow anyone else to operate it without proper instruction The risk of an acc...

Page 59: ... operator Not recommended for children under 16 years of age WARNING EWB01390 A child under 16 should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc Use by chil dren of ATVs that are not recommended for their age can lead to severe injury or death of the child This ATV is designed to carry the operator only passengers prohibited The long seat is to allow the operator to shift posi tion a...

Page 60: ...Operating without an ap proved motorcycle helmet increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident EWB01411 Wear eye protection when operating your ATV to reduce the risk of a serious accident or injury Eye protection such as a face shield or goggles may reduce the risk of foreign material getting in your eyes and help prevent loss of vision WARNING Operating with...

Page 61: ...h time you use it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condition Perform the pre operation checks listed on page 5 1 Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own er s Manual WARNING Failure to inspect the ATV before operating it and to maintain it prop erly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage EWB01431 Speed limiter For rid...

Page 62: ...ted Re duce your speed when adding additional loads WARNING EWB00971 Improper loading or towing can increase the risk of loss of control an overturn or other ac cident To reduce the risk of an accident Do not exceed the maximum loading limits for the vehicle see box in this section or ve hicle labeling Make sure the load does not interfere with your control or ability to see where you are going Re...

Page 63: ...wheelies and jumping WARNING At tempting wheelies jumps and other stunts in creases the chance of an accident including an overturn Never attempt stunts such as wheelies or jumps Don t try to show off EWB01481 Modifications and accessories Never modify this ATV through improper installa tion or use of accessories or other modification All parts and accessories added to this ATV should be genuine Y...

Page 64: ...em Do not park the ATV in a place where others might be likely to touch it The muffler and other engine parts become ex tremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped To reduce the risk of fire during operation or after leaving the ATV do not let brush grass and other materials collect under the vehicle near the muffler or exhaust pipe or next to other hot parts Check und...

Page 65: ...ks driveways parking lots and streets EWB01511 Do not ride on any public road street or highway Riding on public roads can result in collisions with other vehicles In many states it is illegal to operate ATVs on public streets roads and highways WARNING Never operate this ATV on any pub lic street road or highway even a dirt or gravel one You could collide with another vehicle EWB01031 U1AS10E0 bo...

Page 66: ...liar terrain Al ways be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV EWB01531 Do not operate on rough slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced the skills nec essary to control the ATV on such terrain Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain WARNING Failure to use extra care when op erating on excessively rough slippery or loose terrain could caus...

Page 67: ...the ATV to make you more vis ible Watch carefully for other vehicles EWB01061 Do not ride in areas posted no trespassing Do not ride on private property without getting per mission Select a large flat area off road to become familiar with your ATV Make sure that this area is free of obstacles and other riders You should practice control of the throttle brakes shifting procedures and turning techni...

Page 68: ...er gears Be sure to coordinate the use of the throttle and shift pedal properly Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly famil iar with the operation of your ATV When slowing down or stopping release the throt tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly As you slow down shift to a lower gear Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower gear Improper use of the brake...

Page 69: ... again If the riding surface is slippery or loose it may help to position more of your weight over the front wheels by moving forward on the seat Once you have learned this technique you should be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter curves Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throttle changes excessive braking incorrect body move ments or too much speed for the sharpness of the ...

Page 70: ...oose surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes The ATV could flip over backwards Never go over the top of any hill at high speed An obstacle a sharp drop or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the hill Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning tech nique as described in the Owner s ...

Page 71: ...er possible ride straight up hills Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the other side there could be another person an obstacle or a sharp drop off Use common sense and remember that some hills are too steep for you to climb or de scend If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have not properly judged your ability to make it to the top you sh...

Page 72: ... the procedure described in the Owner s Manual WARNING Stalling rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill could result in ATV overturning If you cannot control the ATV dismount immediately on the uphill side EWB01802 RIDING DOWNHILL WARNING EWB01131 Going down a hill improperly could cause overturns or loss of control Always follow proper procedures for going down hills as ...

Page 73: ...l When riding your ATV downhill shift your weight as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as pos sible Move back on the seat and sit with your arms straight Choose a low gear which will allow the en gine compression to do most of the braking for you Use caution while descending a hill with loose or slippery surfaces Braking ability and traction may be adversely affected by these surfaces Imp...

Page 74: ...quires you to properly position your weight to maintain proper balance Be sure that you have learned the basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting to cross a sloping surface Avoid slopes with slip pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your balance As you travel across a slope lean your body in the uphill direction It may be necessary to correct the steering when riding on loose ...

Page 75: ...ing shal low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm 14 in in depth Before entering the water choose your path carefully Enter where there is no sharp drop off and avoid rocks or other obstacles which may be slippery or upset the ATV Drive slowly and care fully Test your brakes after leaving the water If neces sary apply them several times to let friction dry out the linings Do not continue to ride your...

Page 76: ...651 Riding improperly over obstacles could cause loss of control or a collision Before operating in a new area check for obstacles Never at tempt to ride over large obstacles such as large rocks or fallen trees When you go over obstacles always follow proper procedures as described in the Owner s Manual Riding over rough terrain should be done with cau tion Look out for obstacles which could cause...

Page 77: ...lowly and be very cautious in order to re duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control Care should be used when riding on loose or slip pery surfaces since the ATV may slide If unex pected and uncorrected sliding could lead to an accident To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide in loose or slippery conditions positioning your weight over the front wheels will sometimes help I...

Page 78: ... the turn Position your weight over the front wheels for better control See page 7 12 If your ATV begins to tip while turning Lean more into the turn to regain balance If nec essary gradually let off the throttle and or steer to the outside of the turn See page 7 12 If your ATV starts to slide sideways Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the room Applying the brakes or accelerating is ...

Page 79: ...on the uphill side See page 7 18 If your ATV encounters shallow water Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving water watching for obstacles Be sure to let wa ter drain from the ATV and CHECK YOUR BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when you come out of the water Do not continue to ride your ATV until you have regained adequate braking ability See page 7 19 WARNING EWB00011 Indicates a hazardous situa...

Page 80: ...nce unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electri cal parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 1 for more information about carbon monoxide The intervals given in the periodic maintenance and lubricati...

Page 81: ...e and minor repairs However additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experience required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s manual 2 Owner s tool kit 3 Low pressure tire gauge 1 2 1 2 3 U1AS10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 82: ...lls NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage and replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition and clean regap or replace if necessary 3 Valves Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary 4 Fuel injection Check and ...

Page 83: ... Clean NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 U1AS10E0 book Page 4 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 84: ... ATV for fluid leakage and correct if necessary Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation and correct if necessary Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage and correct if necessary Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or other damage and replace if necessary Replace Every 4 years 6 Parking brake Check operation and adjust ...

Page 85: ... absorber as semblies Check operation and correct if necessary Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary 15 Rear suspension re lay arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation and correct if necessary Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Steering shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Steering system Check operation and repair or replace if damaged Check toe in an...

Page 86: ...rs 21 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 22 Throttle lever hous ing and cable Check operation and correct if necessary Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces sary Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable 23 Front and rear brake switches Check operation and correct if necessary 24 Lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary Adjust headlight beams NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINT...

Page 87: ... replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U1AS10E0 book Page 8 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 88: ...ch time the panel needs to be removed and installed EBU23101 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolts and then take the panel off To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and install the bolts EBU23211 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark 1 ...

Page 89: ...ch 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 TIP If 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...

Page 90: ...o specification 2 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 3 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque Specified spark plug NGK CR8E Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 1 Spark plug gap Tightening torque Spark plug 12 5 Nm 1 25 m kgf 9 0 ft lbf U1AS10E0 book Pag...

Page 91: ...o check the engine oil level 1 Place the ATV on a level surface 2 Start the engine warm it up until the engine oil has reached a normal temperature of 60 C 140 F let it continue to idle for ten seconds or more and then turn the engine off TIP To achieve the proper engine oil temperature for an accurate oil level reading the engine must have first completely cooled down and then warmed up again for...

Page 92: ...k into the engine oil tank filler hole and then tighten the engine oil tank filler cap NOTICE Make sure that the engine oil tank filler cap is securely tightened other wise oil may seep out when the engine is running ECB00362 To change the engine oil with or without oil fil ter element replacement 1 Place the ATV on a level surface 2 Start the engine warm it up for several min utes and then turn i...

Page 93: ...essary TIP Skip steps 7 10 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 7 Remove the oil filter element cover by remov ing the bolts and then remove the oil filter el ement 1 Crankcase engine oil filler cap 1 Crankcase engine oil drain bolt 1 1 1 Engine oil tank drain bolt 1 U1AS10E0 book Page 14 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 94: ... O rings are properly seated 10 Install the oil filter element cover by installing the bolts and then tighten them to the speci fied torque 1 Oil filter element cover 2 Bolt 2 1 1 Oil filter element 2 O ring Tightening torque Oil filter element cover bolt 10 Nm 1 0 m kgf 7 2 ft lbf 1 2 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 15 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 95: ...e oil level on the dipstick 16 Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler cap TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust system have cooled down NOTICE ECB00300 In order to prevent clutch slippage since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel specification of CD or oils of Tightening torques Cr...

Page 96: ...t if necessary EBU23470 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EBU27941 To check the coolant level 1 Place the ATV on a level surface TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold en gine since the level varies with engine tempera ture 2 Check the coolant lev...

Page 97: ...herwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECB01011 TIP The radiator fan is automatically switched on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator If the engine overheats see page 8 50 for fur ther instructions EBU23542 To change the coolant WARNING EWB01890 Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap You could be burned by hot fluid and s...

Page 98: ...ning the coolant thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water 8 Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is damaged and then tighten the coolant drain bolt to the specified torque 1 Coolant drain bolt 1 Radiator cap 1 1 1 Coolant reservoir cap 2 Hose Tightening torque Coolant drain bolt 11 Nm 1 1 m kgf 8 0 ft lbf 1 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 19 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 99: ...eck for coolant leakage TIP If any leakage is found have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system 15 Install the panel EBU26803 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the in tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean or if necessary replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas TI...

Page 100: ... air filter case cover by unhooking the holders 4 Loosen the wing bolt 5 Remove the air filter element together with the wing bolt and washer 1 Air filter case check hose 1 1 Air filter case cover 2 Air filter case cover holder 2 1 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 21 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 101: ... clean the sponge material Never use low flash point sol vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma terial because the engine could catch fire or explode EWB01941 9 Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge material and let it dry NOTICE Do not twist the sponge material when squeezing it ECB00441 1 Wing bolt 2 Air filter element 1 2 1 Sponge material 2 Air filter element frame 2 1 U1AS10E0 book P...

Page 102: ...d as shown ECB00452 14 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case and then tighten the wing bolt NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case Never operate the engine with the air filter ele ment removed This will allow unfiltered air to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear and possible engine damage Addi tionally operation without the ai...

Page 103: ...nt mani fold fittings for an air tight seal Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered air en tering the engine EBU27701 Cleaning the spark arrester Select a well ventilated area free of combustible materials and make sure the exhaust and muffler are cool 1 Remove the bolt 2 Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the muffler 3 Tap the tailpipe lightly and then use a wir...

Page 104: ...ly creating ex haust system back pressure by blocking the end of the muffler with a shop towel 8 Stop the engine and allow the exhaust pipe to cool 9 Install the purging bolt and tighten it to the specified torque 1 Tailpipe 2 Spark arrester Tightening torque Tailpipe bolt 8 Nm 0 8 m kgf 5 8 ft lbf 1 2 1 Purging bolt Tightening torque Purging bolt 27 Nm 2 7 m kgf 19 ft lbf 1 U1AS10E0 book Page 25 ...

Page 105: ...he engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart TIP A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this adjustment 1 Start the engine and warm it up 2 Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead 3 Check the engine idling speed and if neces sary adjust it to specification by turning the idle adjust...

Page 106: ...he throttle ca ble free play 1 Slide the rubber cover back 2 Loosen the locknut 3 To increase the throttle cable free play turn the throttle cable free play adjusting bolt in di rection a To decrease the throttle cable free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 4 Tighten the locknut 5 Slide the rubber cover to its original position EBU24060 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with us...

Page 107: ... front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart Each brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have al most disappeared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brak...

Page 108: ...d level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Front brake Rear brake TIP To check the rear brake fluid level remove the seat See page 4 13 If the rear brake fluid level is low replenish as fol lows 1 Remove the cowling bolt and quick fastener screw 1 Minimum level mark 1 1 M...

Page 109: ...nstall the bolt and quick fastener screw Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking performance 1 Quick fastener screw 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Cowling 2 Brake fluid reservoir cap 1 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 30 Tuesday Feb...

Page 110: ...291 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and cali pers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the in tervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every ...

Page 111: ...arking 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 56 58 mm 2 20 2 28 in Adjust the parking brake free play as follows 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 adjust...

Page 112: ...light switches The operation of the brake light switches must be checked and if necessary adjusted at the inter vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu brication chart The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be adjusted as follows but the other brake light switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer TIP The brake light switch is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on j...

Page 113: ...rease it turn the bolt in direction b 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 Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a to loosen the clutch cable 6 Loosen the locknut at the crankcase 7 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut at t...

Page 114: ...sted 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 1 Clutch lever free play adjusting nut crankcase 2 Lock...

Page 115: ...ssion into neutral 5 To tighten the drive chain push the ATV back ward To loosen the drive chain push the ATV forward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage To pre vent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECB00542 6 Pull the rod out and then tighten th...

Page 116: ...wash ing the ATV or riding in the rain 1 Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent dam aging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inappropriate solvents ECB00571 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubrican...

Page 117: ...d lead to an accident or injury Always make sure all control cables work smoothly before you begin riding in cold weather If the control cables are frozen or do not work smoothly you could be unable to control the ATV which could lead to an acci dent or collision EBU24922 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each...

Page 118: ...ear ings EBU24994 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the in tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EBU25003 Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points The rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu ...

Page 119: ...be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Lubricate the pivoting points using a grease gun 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 1 1 Grease nipple Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease 1 U1AS10E0 book Page 40 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 120: ...o add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tightened NOTICE ECB00620 Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanently damage the battery 1 Upper grease nipple 2 Lower grease nipple 1 2 1 Upper grease nipple 2 Lower grease nipple 1 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 41 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 121: ...duce explosive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes or other sources of ig nition away Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN To remove the battery 1 Remove the seat See page 4 13 2 Remove the battery holding plate by removing the bolts 3 Disconnect the negative battery lead first then the positive battery lead by removing their bolt NOTICE When removing ...

Page 122: ...rger have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery To store the battery If the ATV will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary NOTICE ECB00940 Always keep the battery charged Storing a dis charged battery can cause p...

Page 123: ...all the seat See page 4 13 EBU25326 Replacing a fuse The main fuse and the fuse box are located under the seat See page 4 13 1 Positive battery lead red 2 Negative battery lead black 2 1 1 Main fuse 2 Spare main fuse 1 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 44 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 124: ...per 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 electrical circuits to check if the devices operate 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Signaling system fuse 2 Headlight fuse 3 Ignition fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Spare fus...

Page 125: ...e bolt 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler 3 Remove the headlight bulb holder cover 4 Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise and then remove the burnt out bulb 1 Headlight unit 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Headlight bulb holder cover 2 Headlight coupler 1 2 U1AS10E0 book Page 46 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 126: ...h moistened with al cohol or thinner ECB00651 6 Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it in and turning it clockwise 7 Install the headlight bulb holder cover 8 Connect the headlight coupler 9 Install the headlight unit by installing the bolts 10 Adjust the headlight beam if necessary EBU25560 Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICE ECB00690 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjus...

Page 127: ...ight does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it EBU25651 Removing a wheel 1 Place the ATV on a level surface 2 Loosen the wheel nuts 3 Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand under the frame 4 Remove the nuts from the wheel 5 Remove the wheel EBU27481 Installing a wheel 1 Place the ATV on a level surface 2 Install the wheel and the nuts 1 Headlight beam adjusting bolt 1 a b 1 Nut U1AS10E0 b...

Page 128: ...owever should your ATV re quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools expe rience and know how to service the ATV properly Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts Im itation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferior have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWB02280 Do not smoke when checking t...

Page 129: ...r check the ATV Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The b...

Page 130: ...an be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the rec ommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for leakage Have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system Add coolant See TIP Start the engine If the engine overheats ag...

Page 131: ...gs EWB02311 NOTICE Excessive wa ter pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings brakes transmission seals and electrical devices Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin operated car washers ECB00711 4 Once most of the dirt has been hosed off wash all surfaces with warm water and mild deter...

Page 132: ...e spark plug cap and spark plug b Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore c Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug and then place the spark plug on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit sparking during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil e Remove the spark plug cap fr...

Page 133: ...t Store it in a cool dry place and charge it once a month Do not store the battery in an exces sively cold or warm place less than 0 C 30 F or more than 30 C 90 F For more in formation on storing the battery see page 8 41 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the ATV U1AS10E0 book Page 3 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 134: ...iquid cooled 4 stroke SOHC Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined single cylinder Displacement 686 cm Bore stroke 102 0 84 0 mm 4 02 3 31 in Compression ratio 9 20 1 Starting system Electric starter Lubrication system Dry sump Engine oil Recommended brand YAMALUBE Type SAE 5W 30 or SAE 10W 40 or SAE 20W 50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA 0 10 30 50 70 90 ...

Page 135: ...t 2 6 L 0 69 US gal 0 57 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body Type quantity 44EHS 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK CR8E Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Clutch Clutch type Wet multiple disc Transmission Primary reduction system Spur gear Primary reduction ratio 77 34 2 265 Secondary reduction system Chain drive Secondary reduction ratio 38 14 2 714 Transmission type Constant mesh 5 sp...

Page 136: ... kPa 0 275 kgf cm 4 0 psi Rear 27 5 kPa 0 275 kgf cm 4 0 psi Minimum Front 24 5 kPa 0 245 kgf cm 3 6 psi Rear 24 5 kPa 0 245 kgf cm 3 6 psi Front wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 10 x 5 5AT Rear wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 9 x 8 5AT Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot operation...

Page 137: ...2 V 8 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type Krypton bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 30 30 W 2 Tail brake light LED Meter lighting EL Neutral indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Reverse indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 20 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 ...

Page 138: ...rence in case the ATV is stolen KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EBU26020 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EBU26030 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame 1 Key iden...

Page 139: ... will be need ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal er EBU29661 Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission Control Information label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environ ment Canada 1 Vehicle identification number 1 1 Model label 1 U1AS10E0 book Pag...

Page 140: ...11 3 11 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U1AS10E0 book Page 3 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 141: ...se of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ul timate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc Exhaust system Muf...

Page 142: ...he maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS month km mi hours 1 320 200 20 3 1300 800 80 6 2500 1600 160 12 5000 3200 320 18 7500 4800 480 24 10000 6400 640 30 12500 8000 800 36 15000 9600 960 42 17500 11200 1120 48 20000 12800 1280 54 22500 14400 1440 60 25000 16000 1600 U1AS1...

Page 143: ...equent pur chaser s it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an autho rized Yamaha ATV dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation USA also warr...

Page 144: ...upon your request at any later date 3 Each Yamaha ATV dealer is held responsible for his setup service and war ranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your mach...

Page 145: ...to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodgin...

Page 146: ...within the first 90 days after you buy your Yamaha See your dealer today A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury WAR...

Page 147: ...11 10 11 EBU26132 U1AS10E0 book Page 10 Tuesday February 10 2009 9 33 AM ...

Page 148: ...er 4 7 Clutch lever free play adjusting 8 34 Coolant 5 3 8 17 Coolant temperature warning light 4 2 D Drive chain 5 4 Drive chain lubricating 8 37 Drive chain slack 8 35 E Engine break in 6 5 Engine idling speed 8 26 Engine oil 5 3 Engine oil and oil filter element 8 12 Engine start 6 1 Engine stop switch 4 5 Engine trouble warning light 4 3 F Fuel 4 11 5 3 Fuel level warning light 4 3 Fuel tank c...

Page 149: ... absorber assemblies adjusting the front 4 14 Shock absorber assembly adjusting the rear 4 19 Spark arrester cleaning 8 24 Spark plug checking 8 9 Specifications 10 1 Speed limiter 4 7 Start switch 4 6 Storage 9 2 Suspension lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots 8 40 Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points lubricating the rear 8 39 Swingarm pivots lubricating 8 39 T Tail brake...

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Page 152: ... surfaces pavement may seriously affect handling and control Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH NEVER operate without proper training or instruction at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions on public roads a collision can occur with another vehicle with a passenger passengers affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED HELME...

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