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Throttle lever ............................................... 6-5
Drive chain .................................................. 6-5
Tires ............................................................ 6-5
Chassis fasteners........................................ 6-7
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 6-7

OPERATION ................................................... 7-1

Starting the engine...................................... 7-1
Shifting ........................................................ 7-2
Operating the reverse knob and driving in

reverse ...................................................... 7-4

Engine break-in ........................................... 7-5
Parking ........................................................ 7-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 7-6
Accessories and loading............................. 7-6

RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 8-1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 8-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD

JUDGMENT .............................................. 8-2

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE............... 8-8
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 8-11
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 8-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 8-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 8-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW

WATER.................................................... 8-18

RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN............. 8-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 8-20
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 8-21

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 9-1

Owner’s Manual and tool kit....................... 9-2
Periodic maintenance chart: Emission

control system .......................................... 9-3

Periodic maintenance chart: General

maintenance and lubrication .................... 9-5

cable ....................................................... 9-30

Brakes....................................................... 9-30
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 9-30
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 9-31
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 9-34

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Summary of Contents for YFM700R

Page 1: ...DEL PROPIETARIO BCX F8199 60 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL Il comprend d importantes informations de s curit LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAME...

Page 2: ...DIC183 Original instructions Notice originale Manual original PRINTED IN USA 2019 05 0 4 1 CR E F S...

Page 3: ...UAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information WARNING OWNER S MANUAL YFM700R This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age BCX F8199 60 E0 UBCX60E0 book Page 1 Friday April 19...

Page 4: ...EBU28981 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this ve hicle if it is sold UBCX60E0 book Page 1 Friday April 19 2019 9 09 AM...

Page 5: ...ant 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 questions re...

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: ...on any paved surface paved street paved road or motorway Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV EBU17411 YFM700R OWNER S MANUAL 2020 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st e...

Page 8: ...5 Brake lever 5 6 Brake pedal 5 7 Parking brake lever 5 7 Shift pedal 5 8 Reverse knob REV 5 9 Fuel tank cap 5 9 Fuel 5 10 Seat 5 12 Front shock absorbers For models equipped with only adjustable spr...

Page 9: ...ING AND SKIDDING 8 20 WHAT TO DO IF 8 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 9 1 Owner s Manual and tool kit 9 2 Periodic maintenance chart Emission control system 9 3 Periodic maintenance chart Gener...

Page 10: ...brake pedal 9 43 Checking the wheel hub bearings 9 43 Lubricating the swingarm pivots 9 44 Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points 9 44 Lubricating the upper and...

Page 11: ...VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EBU26032 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame This 17 digit number is used to identify your i...

Page 12: ...specific model can be identified by checking the model type code found on the model label 1 Model label 1 Model type code 2 Production code 3 Color code 1 1 3 2 UBCX60E0 book Page 2 Friday April 19 20...

Page 13: ...labels 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 placem...

Page 14: ...2 2 2 1HP F2259 21 YAMAHA 1HP F811R 00 E10 E5 B4F F817K 00 YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD SHIZUOKA JAPAN YAMAHA 4GB 2155A 00 B16 F811S 00 1 2 6 4 5 3 UBCX60E0 book Page 2 Friday April 19 2019 9 09 AM...

Page 15: ...2 3 2 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 9 8 7 UBCX60E0 book Page 3 Friday April 19 2019 9 09 AM...

Page 16: ...ur chance of severe injury or death Use from 6 years old Operating this ATV if you are under the age of 6 increases your chance of severe injury or death Adult supervision required for children under...

Page 17: ...tion mark Gasoline of ethanol 10 or less can be used EN228 fuel identification mark Gasoline of ethanol 5 or less can be used Use unleaded gasoline only Measure the tire pressure when the tires are co...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 UBCX60E0 book Page 2 Fr...

Page 26: ...key can be re moved EBU26699 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 27: ...the radiator If the engine overheats see page 9 57 for fur ther instructions NOTICE ECB00011 The engine may overheat if the ATV is over loaded In this case reduce the load to spec ification Start the...

Page 28: ...he key is turned to on or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EBU30761 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diagnosis de vice for vari...

Page 29: ...eams and the taillight Set the switch to to turn on the high beams and the taillight Set the switch to OFF to turn off all the lights NOTICE ECB00046 Do not use the headlights with the engine turned o...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the brake lever toward the handlebar grip For models equipped with an adjustable brake lever The brake lever is equipped with a positio...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...22 Gasoline and 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...

Page 35: ...ince fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECB00982 4 Turn the fuel tank cap fully clockwise to make sure it is securely closed EBU38650 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in...

Page 36: ...does not exceed 10 E10 Gas oline containing methanol is not recommended because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems NOTICE ECB00071 Use only unleaded gasoline The u...

Page 37: ...t Fit the slot in the seat onto the projection on the fuel tank insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder and then push on the seat at the rear Make sure that the seat is sec...

Page 38: ...ch could lead to an ac cident Adjust the spring preload as follows Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction a to increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension and in directi...

Page 39: ...deform or damage the cylinders 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 asse...

Page 40: ...g preload adjustment When adjusting the damping force settings turn the adjuster in direction a until it stops and then count the turns or clicks in direction b Although a damping force adjuster may t...

Page 41: ...ways tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten it to the specified torque ECB00082 Rebound damping force Turn the rebound damping force adjusting screw in direction a to increase...

Page 42: ...ing force Turn in direction b to decrease the fast compression damping force 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping force settings Minimum soft 30 click s in direction b Standard 18 c...

Page 43: ...the following information before han dling the shock absorber assemblies Fast compression damping force settings Minimum soft 2 turn s out from the fully turned in posi tion Standard 1 5 turn s out fr...

Page 44: ...For models equipped with only adjustable spring preload The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid er s weight and the riding conditions NOTICE ECB01091 Never turn the adjusting mechanism beyo...

Page 45: ...ed torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten it to the specified torque ECB00082 WARNING EWB00451 This shock absorber assembly contains highly pressurized nit...

Page 46: ...ping can be ad justed WARNING EWB02681 Suspension components become hot during operation Never touch the compression damping force adjusting bolt and screw the rebound damping force adjusting screw or...

Page 47: ...n in the illustration The shorter distance A is the greater the spring preload The longer distance A is the lesser the spring preload Each complete turn of the adjusting nut chang es distance A by 1 5...

Page 48: ...rce Fast compression damping force Turn the fast compression damping force adjust ing bolt in direction a to increase the fast com pression damping force Turn in direction b to decrease the fast compr...

Page 49: ...orber 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...

Page 50: ...5 25 5 Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber assembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal er for any service UBCX60E0 book Page 25 Friday April 19 2019 9 09 AM...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...ion and correct if necessary Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play and adjust if necessary 9 38 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate cable and lever housing if nece...

Page 53: ...e lever pivoting points if necessary 9 43 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 6 7 Instruments lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary...

Page 54: ...le ver If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system Check for correct brake pedal height See page 9 35 If the pedal height is incorrect have a Yamaha dealer adjust it Check the op...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...d have caused the first reading to be incorrect Tire wear 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...

Page 57: ...Use of improper tires on this ATV may cause loss of control increasing your risk of an acci dent EBU19841 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened EBU19851 Ins...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...8 1 8 EBU21142 RIDING YOUR ATV UBCX60E0 book Page 1 Friday April 19 2019 9 09 AM...

Page 67: ...on on pages 3 1 3 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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...the tools provided in the tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However additional tools such as a torque wrench are necessary to perform...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...e panel Place the panel in the original position and install the bolts EBU23215 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component which is easy to check Since heat and deposits w...

Page 98: ...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 op...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...eams of specialists in the fields of mechanical en gineering chemistry electronics and track test ing and have them develop the engine together with the oil it will use Yamalube oils take full ad vant...

Page 106: ...evel 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Wait for the engine to cool for an accurate reading 3 Look at the coolant level in the coolant reser voir 4 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mar...

Page 107: ...antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effective ness of the coolant will be reduced ECB01012 EBU23546 To change the coolant WARNING EWB01891 Wait for the engine and radi...

Page 108: ...draining the coolant thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water 8 Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gas ket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 1 Coolant drain bol...

Page 109: ...h es the top of the radiator and then install the radiator cap 14 Install the panel EBU2680A Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the in tervals specified in the...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 EBU30862 Cleaning the spark...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...nance 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 sp...

Page 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...r 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 fluid is above the minimum...

Page 119: ...TIP To check the rear brake fluid level remove the seat See page 5 12 To access the rear brake fluid reservoir for replen ishing 1 Remove the bolt and quick fastener screw 1 Minimum level mark 1 1 Min...

Page 120: ...ion and then install the bolt and quick fastener screw WARNING EWB02721 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions 1 Quick fastener screw 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Cowling...

Page 121: ...s Always clean up spilled fluid im mediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system...

Page 122: ...amaha dealer in spect the brake system EBU24616 Checking the brake pedal height Periodically check the brake pedal height If the brake pedal is not positioned as specified have a Yamaha dealer adjust...

Page 123: ...he locknut 5 Turn the parking brake free play adjusting nut in direction a to increase the cable length and in direction b to decrease it TIP If the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifi cation c...

Page 124: ...make sure there is no brake drag If brake drag is noticed perform the adjustment again EBU24744 Brake light switches The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come...

Page 125: ...ified clutch lever free play could be ob tained as described above skip steps 4 7 4 Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a to loosen the clutch cable 5 Loosen the locknut at...

Page 126: ...e chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the ATV and all tires must be touching the...

Page 127: ...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 backward To loosen the drive chain push the ATV fo...

Page 128: ...chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECB00562 The drive chain must be lubricated after wash ing the ATV or ri...

Page 129: ...not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWB02582 Inspect cables frequently and replace if damaged Corrosion can result when the ca ble sheaths become damaged and cables can...

Page 130: ...ake pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivot should be lubricated if necessary EBU24964 Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hu...

Page 131: ...ating 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 m...

Page 132: ...upper and 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 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 1 Recomme...

Page 133: ...The steering shaft must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Upper grease nipple 2 Lower grease nipple 1 2 1 Upper grease ni...

Page 134: ...olyte is poisonous and danger ous as it contains sulfuric acid which can cau se severe burns Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Always shield your eyes when working near batteries Antidote EXTER...

Page 135: ...CE ECB00622 Never attempt to open the battery or remove the battery cell seals as this would permanent ly damage the battery To charge the battery Confirm the recommended charging rate as specified on...

Page 136: ...ged Storing the battery in a discharged state for an extended period of time will cause permanent battery damage Do not store the battery in an excessively cold or warm place below freezing or above 3...

Page 137: ...crews 5 Install the seat See page 5 12 TIP Make sure the positive and negative battery leads are installed as shown Fully charge the battery before installing it EBU34663 Replacing a fuse 1 Battery ho...

Page 138: ...ject in place of the proper fuse An improper fuse or a substitute object can cause damage to the electrical system which could lead to a fire EWB02173 4 Turn on the main switch and start the engine 5...

Page 139: ...headlight unit by removing the bolt and pulling the headlight unit outward as shown 2 Remove the bulb cover 3 Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn ing it counterclockwise and then remove the b...

Page 140: ...sing a cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner ECB00653 5 Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise 6 Install the bulb cover 7 Place the headlight unit in the original posi tion and...

Page 141: ...ve a Yamaha dealer check it EBU25653 Removing a wheel 1 Park 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...

Page 142: ...e skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience 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 of...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...ended coolant as soon as possible The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud or if the ATV is overloaded Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservo...

Page 145: ...kes 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 146: ...leaning 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 147: ...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 fu...

Page 148: ...nd tongue Noise and vibration level Noise level 77 311 EEC 84 0 dB A at 3125 r min Uncertainty of measurement 3 0 dB A A weighted sound power level 97 0 dB A at 3125 r min Uncertainty of measurement 3...

Page 149: ...Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Air filter oil grade Foam air filter oil Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded g...

Page 150: ...r model MAXXIS MS13 Rear tire Size AT20 x 10 9 Manufacturer model MAXXIS M976Y Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Vehicle load 0 0 100 0 kg 0 220 lb Recommended Front 27 5 kPa 0 275 kgf cm 4 0 p...

Page 151: ...tem TCI Charging system AC magneto Battery Model GT9B 4 Voltage capacity 12 V 8 0 Ah Lights Headlight T19L 30 0 W 30 0 W Brake tail light LED Neutral indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED R...

Page 152: ...e required Factors 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 p...

Page 153: ...r free play adjusting 9 38 Coolant 6 4 9 18 Coolant temperature warning light 5 2 D Drive chain 6 5 Drive chain lubricating 9 41 Drive chain slack 9 39 E Engine break in 7 5 Engine idling speed 9 28 E...

Page 154: ...table spring preload 5 19 Shock absorbers front For models equipped with adjustable spring preload and damping force 5 14 Shock absorbers front For models equipped with only adjustable spring preload...

Page 155: ...UBCX60E0 book Page 3 Friday April 19 2019 9 09 AM...

Page 156: ...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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