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Brake and clutch levers

• Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points 

if necessary.

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Chassis fasteners

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.

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Instruments, lights and 
switches

• Check operation, and correct if necessary.

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ROUTINE

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Summary of Contents for YFM 700R 2017

Page 1: ...ANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO 2LS F8199 63 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL Il comprend d importantes informations de s curit LEA ESTE MANUAL AT...

Page 2: ...DIC183 Original instructions Notice originale Manual original PRINTED IN USA 2017 05 0 3 1 CR E F S...

Page 3: ...REFULLY It contains important safety information WARNING OWNER S MANUAL YFM70RSBJ YFM70RSXJ This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age 2LS F8199 63 E0 U2LS63E0 book Page 1 Friday Ma...

Page 4: ...other Directives of EEC If applicable YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N V Koolhovenlaan 101 1119 NC Schiphol Rijk The Netherlands Signature Akihiro Tsuzuki Date of Issue to which this declaration applies conforms...

Page 5: ...important safety information It provides information about special techni ques and skills necessary to ride the ATV It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce dures If you have any questi...

Page 6: ...he figures shown in this manual This is the safety 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...

Page 7: ...or motorway Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV EBU17411 YFM70RSBJ YFM70RSXJ OWNER S MANUAL 2017 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition March 2017 All rights rese...

Page 8: ...edal 4 7 Parking brake lever 4 7 Shift pedal 4 8 Reverse knob REV 4 9 Fuel tank cap 4 9 Fuel 4 9 Seat 4 11 Front shock absorbers YFM70RSBJ 4 12 Front shock absorbers YFM70RSXJ 4 14 Rear shock absorber...

Page 9: ...panel 8 10 Checking the spark plug 8 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 8 13 Coolant 8 18 Cleaning the air filter element 8 22 Cleaning the spark arrester 8 26 Adjusting the engine idling speed 8 2...

Page 10: ...lower arm pivots 8 45 Lubricating the steering shaft 8 46 Battery 8 46 Replacing a fuse 8 50 Replacing a headlight bulb 8 51 Adjusting a headlight beam 8 53 Tail brake light 8 53 Removing a wheel 8 53...

Page 11: ...ls on your ATV 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 re placement l...

Page 12: ...2 1 1HP F2259 21 YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD 2500 SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN YFM700R 37 5 kW 192 kg 2017 2LS F155A 30 YAMAHA 1HP F811R 00 E10 B42 F817K 00 1 2 5 3 4 U2LS63E0 book Page 2 Friday March 31 2017 8 42 AM...

Page 13: ...1 3 1 3C2 F816P 00 YAMAHA 27 5 kPa 0 275 kgf cm 4 0 psi 27 5 kPa 0 275 kgf cm 4 0 psi 1PE F816M M0 1P0 F816R 00 YAMAHA 8 7 6 U2LS63E0 book Page 3 Friday March 31 2017 8 42 AM...

Page 14: ...ctive gear Use from 16 years old Operating this ATV if you are under the age of 16 increases your chance of severe injury or death NEVER use on paved roads NEVER carry passengers NEVER use with drugs...

Page 15: ...ol can result in severe injury or death This pictogram shows the loading limits and or maximum load capacity for this ATV Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual Load may in...

Page 16: ...1 6 1 For Oceania 4 5 2 3 1 1 U2LS63E0 book Page 6 Friday March 31 2017 8 42 AM...

Page 17: ...NG NEVER operate this ATV if you are under age 16 Operating this ATV if you are under the age of 16 increases your chance of severe injury or death 16 UNDER 1P0 F816L 00 2 1 U2LS63E0 book Page 7 Frida...

Page 18: ...3C2 F151H 00 YAMAHA WARNING Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE ON PUBLIC ROADS NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS NEVER USE WITH DRUG...

Page 19: ...ld 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...

Page 20: ...faster speeds and never turn at excessive speeds Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills Always follow prop...

Page 21: ...ice go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that recommended in this manu...

Page 22: ...sary If you can physically operate your vehicle inspect your vehicle If the vehicle is in safe operating con dition and you can safely operate it restart it and ride gently back to camp or other known...

Page 23: ...ange any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries re lated to changes in the vehicle Keep...

Page 24: ...d you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself Also deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in en closed or poorly ventilated areas If you experi ence any symptoms of...

Page 25: ...Drive chain 9 Footrest 10 Shift pedal 1 2 4 3 6 5 9 10 7 8 1 Muffler 2 Spark arrester 3 Air filter 4 Rear brake fluid reservoir 5 Crankcase engine oil filler bolt 6 Oil filter element 7 Spark plug 8 F...

Page 26: ...instruments 1 Clutch lever 2 Parking brake lever 3 Main switch 4 Front brake fluid reservoir 5 Brake lever 6 Throttle lever 7 Reverse knob 8 Handlebar switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 U2LS63E0 book Page 2 Fr...

Page 27: ...key can be re moved EBU26697 Indicator lights and warning lights EBU17861 Neutral indicator light This indicator light comes on when the transmis sion is in the neutral position 1 Main switch OFF ON 1...

Page 28: ...e engine after making sure that the warning light is out Continuous use while the warning light is on may cause damage to the engine EBU29933 Fuel level warning light This warning light comes on when...

Page 29: ...any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on or flash If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECB01181 To prevent engine damage be sure to consult a Yamaha...

Page 30: ...time The battery may discharge to the point that the starter will not have enough power to crank the engine If this should happen remove the bat tery and recharge it See page 8 46 EBU18284 Throttle le...

Page 31: ...the adjusting screw in direction b Do not turn the adjusting screw out more than 12 mm 0 47 in or the throttle cable could be damaged Always make sure the throttle lever free play is adjusted to 2 0...

Page 32: ...ake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the brake lever toward the handlebar grip YFM70RSXJ The brake lever is equipped with a position adjust ing bolt To...

Page 33: ...e parking brake before starting the engine or parking the ATV especially on a slope To apply the parking brake move the parking brake lever in direction a To release the parking brake move the parking...

Page 34: ...g brake before you begin to ride The brake could overheat if you ride the ATV without re leasing the parking brake You could lose braking performance which could cause an accident You could also wear...

Page 35: ...ing it counter clockwise EBU18758 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWB02522 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to red...

Page 36: ...le Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank For Europe TIP Wh...

Page 37: ...on your skin wash with soap and water If gasoline spills on your clothing change your clothes NOTICE ECB00071 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal...

Page 38: ...shock absorber assemblies 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 ac cident Adjust the spring preload as f...

Page 39: ...blies contain highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and un derstand the following information before han dling the shock absorber assemblies 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Position indicator a b 1 S...

Page 40: ...rce adjusting screw for slow compression damping WARNING EWB02492 Suspension components become hot during operation Never touch the compression damping force adjusting bolt and screw the rebound dampi...

Page 41: ...ench can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A shown in the illustration The shorter distance A is the higher the spri...

Page 42: ...e Turn the rebound damping force adjusting screw in direction a to increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the damping and in di rection b to decrease the rebound damping force and there...

Page 43: ...usting bolt in direction b Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 30 click s in direction b Standard 18 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...ing nut in direc tion a to increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension and in direc tion b to decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension TIP A special wrench can b...

Page 46: ...ich could cause an accident Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock absorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat Do not deform or damage the cylin...

Page 47: ...er turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the minimum and maximum settings TIP Although the total number of clicks or turns of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not ex actly match the following spec...

Page 48: ...te 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 th...

Page 49: ...den the compression damping turn the fast compression damping force adjust ing bolt in direction a To decrease the fast com pression damping force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the a...

Page 50: ...damping force adjusting bolt Fast compression damping force settings Minimum soft 2 turn s out from the fully turned in posi tion Standard 1 25 turn s out from the fully turned in position Maximum har...

Page 51: ...o 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 C...

Page 52: ...y the procedures provided in this manual have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM ROUTINE PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank and add...

Page 53: ...ion and correct if necessary Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play and adjust if necessary 8 37 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate cable and lever housing if nece...

Page 54: ...e lever pivoting points if necessary 8 42 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 5 7 Instruments lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary...

Page 55: ...ree play have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system Check for correct brake pedal height See page 8 35 If the pedal height is incorrect have a Yamaha dealer adjust it Check the operation of the lever...

Page 56: ...t the recommended specifications Also check for wear and damage Tire pressure Use a tire pressure gauge to check and adjust tire air pressure when the tires are cold The tire air pressure must be equa...

Page 57: ...If the tire is damaged or the tire tread depth de creases to 3 mm 0 12 in or less replace the tire Tire information This ATV is equipped with tubeless tires and tire air valves After extensive tests...

Page 58: ...y not be appropriate EBU19841 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened EBU19851 Instruments lights and switches Check that all instruments lights and switches...

Page 59: ...few seconds then go off Coolant temperature warning light Fuel level warning light Engine trouble warning light NOTICE ECB00826 To avoid possible damage do not operate the ATV if a warning light does...

Page 60: ...ating climbing hills etc To shift into neutral release the throttle lever ap ply the clutch and then repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops When it stops it will be in first gear Raise the...

Page 61: ...ly and evenly As you slow down shift to a lower gear Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed before en gaging a lower gear Improper use of the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose tr...

Page 62: ...lowly NOTICE ECB00171 Before shifting stop the ATV otherwise the transmission may be damaged 1 Bring the ATV to a complete stop apply the clutch lever and then shift the transmission into first gear 2...

Page 63: ...operation or any condition that might re sult in engine overheating 0 160 km 0 100 mi or 0 10 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle Vary the speed of the ATV regularly Do not oper ate it...

Page 64: ...kes 2 With the brake pedal applied shift into first gear and then stop the engine 3 Apply the parking brake EBU20911 Accessories and loading EBU20922 Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories fo...

Page 65: ...e you are riding could affect your ability to control the ATV Do not mount an accessory where it could inter fere with your ability to control the ATV Exam ples include but are not limited to a heavy...

Page 66: ...nd A shifting load can cause an accident Make sure the load does not interfere with con trols or your ability to see where you are going Ride more slowly than you would without a load The more weight...

Page 67: ...7 1 7 EBU21142 RIDING YOUR ATV U2LS63E0 book Page 1 Friday March 31 2017 8 42 AM...

Page 68: ...on on pages 2 1 2 6 Also read all warn ing and notice labels on your ATV RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT Get training if you are inexperienced WARNING EWB01382 Do not operate this ATV or allow anyone...

Page 69: ...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 as needed during ope...

Page 70: ...e shield or goggles may reduce the risk of foreign material getting in your eyes and help prevent loss of vision WARNING Operating without eye protection can result in an accident and increases your c...

Page 71: ...perienced with this model the throttle lever housing is equipped with a speed limiter The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully opening even when the throttle lever is pushed to the maximum Turn...

Page 72: ...on sense and good judgment Use extra caution when riding the ATV with addi tional loads such as accessories or cargo The ATV s handling may be adversely affected Re duce your speed when adding additio...

Page 73: ...could lead to an acci dent EWB01492 Exhaust system WARNING EWB01502 Dry grass or brush or other combustible ma terial accumulated around the engine area could catch fire Do not operate idle or park th...

Page 74: ...t BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE This ATV is designed for use on unpaved surfaces only WARNING Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling and control of the ATV and may cause the ATV to go out of control...

Page 75: ...er hidden hazards which may cause the ATV to upset WARNING The ATV could go out of control if you do not have enough time to react to hidden rocks bumps or holes Go slowly and be extra care ful when o...

Page 76: ...flag on the ATV DO NOT use the flag pole bracket as a trailer hitch WARNING You could collide with another vehicle if operating in areas where you cannot easily be seen Mount a cau tion flag on the AT...

Page 77: ...ing or if the shift pedal is not released before applying the throttle the front wheels may lift off the ground resulting in a loss of directional con trol EWB02632 NOTICE Do not shift gears without r...

Page 78: ...your desired direc tion and lean your upper body into the turn Use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly all...

Page 79: ...Owner s Manual Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities The ATV can overturn more easily on extremely steep hills than on level surfaces or small hills Always check t...

Page 80: ...y hill In all cases avoid inclines with slippery or loose surfaces or obstacles that might cause you to lose control To climb a hill you need traction momentum and steady throttle Travel fast enough t...

Page 81: ...hill If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe you can continue up the hill restart carefully to make sure you do not lift the front wheels which could cause you to lose control If you are u...

Page 82: ...ause the ATV to lean sharply to one side Go straight down the hill where possi ble Improper braking can cause the wheels on the uphill side to come off the ground or cau se loss of traction Gradually...

Page 83: ...slippery or loose surfaces Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any hill until you have mastered the turning...

Page 84: ...LOW WATER WARNING EWB01642 Operating this vehicle through deep or fast flowing water can lead to loss of control or an overturn To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries use care when crossing...

Page 85: ...Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability which could cause loss of control EWB02622 After riding your ATV in water be sure to drain the trapped water by removing the check hose at the bottom of th...

Page 86: ...sts at all times Avoid jumping the ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may result SLIDING AND SKIDDING WARNING EWB01663 Skidding or sliding improperly may cause you to lose control of this AT...

Page 87: ...commended until you have corrected the slide With practice over a period of time skill at con trolled sliding can be developed The terrain should be chosen carefully before attempting such maneuvers s...

Page 88: ...ward speed If not stop dismount on the uphill side of the ATV and physically turn the ATV around If the ATV starts to slip backwards DO NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE the ATV may tip over on top of you Dismou...

Page 89: ...urn off the engine when performing mainte nance 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 fir...

Page 90: ...the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of pre ventive maintenance and minor repairs However additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary...

Page 91: ...e special tools data and technical skills 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 16...

Page 92: ...rk arrester Clean 8 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er co...

Page 93: ...INTENANCE 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 Air filter element Clean and replace if necessary Eve...

Page 94: ...ck for looseness or damage and replace if necessary 11 Swingarm pivots Check operation and for excessive play and re place bearings if necessary Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 12 Upper and l...

Page 95: ...h lithium soap based grease 18 Steering shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Steering system Check operation and repair or replace if dam aged Check toe in and adjust if necessary 20 Engi...

Page 96: ...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 switc...

Page 97: ...orrect the brake fluid level Every two years 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 crack...

Page 98: ...e panel Place the panel in the original position and install the bolts EBU23214 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits w...

Page 99: ...ator 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 b...

Page 100: ...plug threads 2 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing the spark plug a good estimate of t...

Page 101: ...g the engine must have first completely cooled down and then warmed up again for several minutes to normal operating temperature 3 Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and then wipe the engine oil di...

Page 102: ...ap NOTICE Make sure that the engine oil tank filler cap is securely tightened other wise oil may seep out when the engine is running ECB00363 To change the engine oil with or without oil fil ter eleme...

Page 103: ...bolt and its gasket TIP Skip steps 6 9 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 6 Remove the oil filter element cover by remov ing the bolts 1 Crankcase engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 En...

Page 104: ...ngs are properly seated 9 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 rin...

Page 105: ...e regularly checking the oil level on the dipstick 15 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 16 Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler cap TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil...

Page 106: ...oil level and correct it if necessary EBU23471 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenan...

Page 107: ...ossible other wise the cooling system will not be pro tected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze con tent of the coolant as soo...

Page 108: ...place a thick rag over the cap when opening Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap 1 Place the ATV on a level surface 2 Remove panel A See page 8 10 3 Place a conta...

Page 109: ...er is not available soft water may be used for refilling Do not use hard water or salt water since they are harmful to the engine ECB00992 11 Pour the recommended coolant into the radi ator until it i...

Page 110: ...nt 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 rid ing in unusually...

Page 111: ...and washer 6 Remove the wing bolt and washer from the air filter element 7 Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame 1 Air filter case cover 2 Air filter case cover holder 2 1 2 1 A...

Page 112: ...Do not twist the sponge material when squeezing it ECB00442 10 Check the sponge material and replace it if damaged 11 Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual ity foam air filter oil to the spon...

Page 113: ...the air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case Never operate the engine with the air filter element removed Doing so would al low unfiltered air to enter the engine caus ing rapid e...

Page 114: ...he throttle body and the rub ber joint manifold fittings for an air tight seal Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the engine EBU30861 Cleaning the spark...

Page 115: ...nd retainer and align the bolt holes 5 Install the bolts and tighten them to the spec ified torque 6 Install the tailpipe cover and align the bolt holes 7 Install the bolts and tighten them to the spe...

Page 116: ...d 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 Ch...

Page 117: ...justing bolt in di rection a To decrease the throttle lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 4 Tighten the locknut 5 Slide the rubber cover to its original position EBU24061 Valve clea...

Page 118: ...ing ability and an accident EBU24131 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubricatio...

Page 119: ...the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost dis appeared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EBU26829 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake flui...

Page 120: ...page 4 11 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 1...

Page 121: ...the same type of brake fluid Add ing a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will...

Page 122: ...cation chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Rep...

Page 123: ...play Periodically check the cable length A and adjust if necessary 1 Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right 2 Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt at the r...

Page 124: ...When tightening the locknut hold the adjusting bolt with a wrench so that it does not turn together with the lock nut ECB00522 WARNING EWB02091 Operating with improperly serviced or adjust ed brakes c...

Page 125: ...rake 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 EBU29753 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Periodically...

Page 126: ...e crankcase 6 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut at the crankcase in direction a and to decrease it turn the nut in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut at the crankcase 8 Tigh...

Page 127: ...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...

Page 128: ...s other vital parts of the ATV and can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECB00543 6 Pull the rod out and th...

Page 129: ...h NOTICE To prevent dam aging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inappropriate solvents ECB00572 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate th...

Page 130: ...or collision EBU24923 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lubricated if...

Page 131: ...or if a wheel does not turn smooth ly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bearings EBU24996 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the interv...

Page 132: ...spension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu brication chart Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease...

Page 133: ...lower arm pivots The upper and lower arm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart Left side Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based gre...

Page 134: ...cid battery There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and tightened and the bat tery terminals cleaned if corroded If...

Page 135: ...ases Keep sparks flame cigarettes or other sources of ignition 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...

Page 136: ...ry 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 mon...

Page 137: ...tery holding plate onto the bat tery box 4 Install the battery holding plate with the bat tery cover by installing the bolts and the quick fastener screws 5 Install the seat See page 4 11 TIP Make sur...

Page 138: ...ircuiting turn off the main switch when checking or replacing a fuse 1 Turn off all electrical systems See page 4 1 2 Remove the seat See page 4 11 1 Main fuse 2 Spare main fuse 1 2 1 Fuel injection s...

Page 139: ...gine 5 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 6 Install the seat EBU30165 Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove th...

Page 140: ...CE Do not touch the glass part of the bulb Oil from your fingers or other con tamination will adversely affect the trans parency of the glass luminosity of the bulb and bulb life Thoroughly clean off...

Page 141: ...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 EBU26921 Tail brake light This model i...

Page 142: ...rrow mark pointing in the forward rotating direction of the wheel and then install the wheel nuts 2 Lower the ATV to the ground 3 Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torques 1 Wheel nut 1 Arrow ma...

Page 143: ...ny repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the ATV properly Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts Im itation parts m...

Page 144: ...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 Chec...

Page 145: ...can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The c...

Page 146: ...es several times at slow speeds to let friction dry out the linings EWB02312 NOTICE Excessive wa ter pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings brakes transmission seals and...

Page 147: ...eaning sec tion of this chapter 3 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer Fu el Med Rx if available and then run the en gine for 5 minutes to distribute the treated fuel 4 Perform the following...

Page 148: ...Alternatively turn the wheels each month to prevent the tires from degrading in one spot 7 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it 8 Remove the battery and ful...

Page 149: ...eighted sound power level 97 0 dB A at 3125 r min EUR FRA GBR Uncertainty of measurement 3 0 dB A EUR FRA GBR Vibration on seat EN1032 ISO5008 0 7 m s EUR FRA GBR Uncertainty of measurement 0 6 m s EU...

Page 150: ...mmended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 11 0 L 2 90 US gal 2 42 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 2 9 L 0 77 US gal 0 64 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body ID mark 1S3H 10 Spark plu...

Page 151: ...10 9 Manufacturer model MAXXIS M976Y Bias Loading Maximum loading limit 100 0 kg 220 lb Total weight of rider cargo accessories and tongue Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Recommended Front 2...

Page 152: ...system TCI Charging system AC magneto Battery Model GT9B 4 Voltage capacity 12 V 8 0 Ah Headlight s Bulb type Krypton bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 30 0 30 0 W 2 Tail brake light L...

Page 153: ...s that influence the actual level of exposure of work force include the characteristics of the work room the other sources of noise etc i e the number of machines and other adjacent process es and the...

Page 154: ...R MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EBU26031 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The vehicle identification number is used to iden tify your ATV EBU2605...

Page 155: ...11 2 11 1 Model label 1 U2LS63E0 book Page 2 Friday March 31 2017 8 42 AM...

Page 156: ...g 8 37 Coolant 5 4 8 18 Coolant temperature warning light 4 2 D Drive chain 5 5 Drive chain lubricating 8 41 Drive chain slack 8 39 E Engine break in 6 5 Engine idling speed 8 28 Engine oil 5 4 Engine...

Page 157: ...YFM70RSXJ 4 21 Shock absorbers front YFM70RSBJ 4 12 Shock absorbers front YFM70RSXJ 4 14 Spark arrester cleaning 8 26 Spark plug checking 8 10 Specifications 10 1 Speed limiter 4 5 Start switch 4 4 St...

Page 158: ...APPROVED HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS NEVER operate without proper training or instruction at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions on public...

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