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DIC183

BFE-F8199-10

LIT-11626-34-19

This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.

WARNING

YFM70GPAM/YFM70GPHM

YFM70GPSM/YFM70GPZM

OWNER’S MANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!

It contains important safety information.

Summary of Contents for GRIZZLY 2021

Page 1: ...199 10 LIT 11626 34 19 This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age WARNING YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM OWNER S MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information ...

Page 2: ... reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this ve hicle if i...

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 For models equipped with a winch Read the Winc...

Page 4: ...the 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 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 vehic...

Page 5: ...ns in effect at the time of manufacture Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV EBU17403 YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM OWNER S MANUAL 2021 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition March 2020 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in U...

Page 6: ...g lights 5 2 Multi function display 5 5 Handlebar switches 5 10 Throttle lever 5 15 Speed limiter 5 16 Front brake lever 5 16 Brake pedal and rear brake lever 5 17 Drive select lever 5 18 Fuel tank cap 5 18 Fuel 5 19 Seat 5 20 Storage compartments 5 21 Front carrier 5 25 Rear carrier 5 25 Front and rear shock absorbers 5 25 Winch equipped models 5 27 Trailer hitch 5 27 Auxiliary DC jack 5 28 Yamah...

Page 7: ...IF 8 25 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 9 1 Owner s Manuals and Tool Kit 9 2 Periodic maintenance chart Emission control system 9 3 Periodic maintenance chart General maintenance and lubrication 9 5 Removing and installing panels 9 10 Checking the spark plug 9 18 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 9 20 Why Yamalube 9 24 Final gear oil 9 25 Differential gear oil 9 27 Coolant 9 29 Cleaning the ...

Page 8: ...Replacing a fuse 9 56 Replacing a headlight bulb 9 58 Adjusting a headlight beam 9 60 Brake tail light 9 61 Removing a wheel 9 61 Installing a wheel 9 62 Troubleshooting 9 62 Troubleshooting charts 9 64 CLEANING AND STORAGE 10 1 Cleaning 10 1 Storage 10 2 SPECIFICATIONS 11 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 12 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 12 1 Noise regulation 12 2 Maintenance record 12 3 YAMA...

Page 9: ...E IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EBU26032 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame This 17 digit number is used to identify your individual ATV EBU26053 Model label The model label is affixed at the location shown 1 Vehicle identification number front left side UBFE10E0 book Page 1 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 ...

Page 10: ...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 1 Model label 1 Model type code 2 Production code 3 Color code 1 1 3 2 1 Key identification number UBFE10E0 book Page 2 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 11: ...2 1 2 EBU17661 LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS 1 2 3 4 6 5 5 5 5 12 11 10 7 8 9 1314 UBFE10E0 book Page 1 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 12: ...r carrying cargo improperly can change handling stability and braking performance and can lead to an accident Never exceed the maximum front cargo limit of 110 lbs 50 kg NEVER sit on the carrier Refer to instructions in the Owner s Manual 187 lbs 85 kg B16 F4897 00 Overloading this ATV or carrying cargo improperly can change handling stability and braking performance and can lead to an accident Ne...

Page 13: ...o or a trailer can affect stability and handling Read owner s manual before loading or towing When riding with cargo or towing a trailer Reduce speed and allow more room to stop Avoid hills and rough terrain Maximum Vehicle Load 530 lbs 240 kg Includes weight of operator cargo and accessories and if applicable trailer tongue weight B16 F816M U0 WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas...

Page 14: ...dling Read owner s manual before loading or towing When riding with cargo or towing a trailer Reduce speed and allow more room to stop Avoid hills and rough terrain Maximum Vehicle Load 530 lbs 240 kg Includes weight of operator cargo and accessories and if applicable trailer tongue weight B4F F816M U0 Wait for the engine to return to normal idle speed before shifting 2UD F151E 00 WARNING NEVER op...

Page 15: ...ubmitted by YAMAHA and 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 lb 0 5 kg 37S F151F U0 LOAD LIMIT 9lbs 4kg B4F F4877 U0 YAMAHA 4XE F1568 00 10 11 12 9 UBFE10E0 book Page 5 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 16: ...2 6 2 BAS F8459 00 13 YFM70GPZM 14 YFM70GPZM UBFE10E0 book Page 6 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 17: ...ars 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 Always avoid operating an ATV on any paved surfaces including sidewalks driveways park ing lots and str...

Page 18: ...s 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 surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly Never go over the top of a hill at high speed Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for br...

Page 19: ... 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 be sure there are no obstacles or people behind you when you operate in reverse When it is safe to proceed in reverse go slowly Always use the size and type of ...

Page 20: ...nd ride gently back to camp or other known location where you can receive medical at tention If necessary contact your riding party or local authorities to let them know where you are and what has happened In the event of a breakdown 1 If your vehicle will not restart or is not in safe operating condition turn off the main switch and engine stop switch If the breakdown oc curs at twilight or night...

Page 21: ...You are responsible for injuries re lated to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those found in the Loading section page 7 6 when mounting acces sories Never install accessories that would impair the performance of your ATV Carefully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance limit suspension travel ste...

Page 22: ...oorly 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 o...

Page 23: ...l dipstick 7 Oil filter cartridge 8 Coolant reservoir 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 Rear storage compartment 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Tool kit 4 Center storage compartment 5 Spark plug 6 Winch equipped models 7 Front shock absorber 8 Brake pedal 9 V belt case drain plug 10 Rear shock absorber 5 6 1 7 10 2 3 4 8 9 UBFE10E0 book Page 1 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 24: ...e fluid reservoir 5 Winch switch equipped models 6 Multi function display 7 Front brake fluid reservoir 8 On Command 4WD switches 9 Throttle lever 10 Front brake lever 11 Front storage compartment 12 Main switch 13 Auxiliary DC jack 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 9 11 13 5 12 UBFE10E0 book Page 2 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 25: ...if not avoided could result in death or serious injury EBU29913 Main switch on All electrical systems are supplied with power The engine can be started The key cannot be re moved off All electrical systems are off The key can be re moved 1 Main switch 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 1 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 26: ... EBU38080 Park indicator light This indicator light comes on when the transmis sion is in the park position EBU27982 High beam indicator light This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on 1 Differential gear lock indicator light 2 Low range indicator light L 3 High range indicator light H 4 Neutral indicator light N 5 Reverse indicator light R 6 Park indicator l...

Page 27: ...ains on have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle NOTICE ECB02040 The engine may overheat if the vehicle is overloaded If this happens reduce the load to specification After restarting make sure that the warning light is out Continuous use while this warn ing light is on may cause damage to the en gine EBU30484 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detec...

Page 28: ... too heavy i e excessive steering use when the ATV is traveling at a slow speed the power assist is reduced to protect the EPS motor from overheating EBU38100 Four wheel drive icon differential gear lock icon and indicator light The four wheel drive icon comes on when the drivetrain is set to 4WD four wheel drive The differential gear lock icon and the differ ential gear lock indicator light come ...

Page 29: ...eedometer can be set to MPH or km h This also changes the odometer and trip meter units between miles and kilometers To change the display between MPH and km h turn the key to off then while holding the SELECT button pushed turn the key to on 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter B Service tripmeter Error code display 3 Clock Hour meter Voltage display Coolant temperature display 4 Fuel g...

Page 30: ...s reset at the last maintenance Push the SELECT button to switch between the odometer ODO the tripmeters TRIP A and TRIP B and the service tripmeter in the following order ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODO To reset a tripmeter set the display to the tripme ter you want to reset then push the RESET but ton for 2 seconds TIP The odometer will lock at 199999 The tripmeters will reset and continue counting after ...

Page 31: ...he coolant temperature display in the following order CLOCK HOUR VOLT CLOCK To set the clock 1 Set the display to the clock 2 Push both the SELECT button and RE SET button for 2 seconds The hour digits will start flashing 3 Use the RESET button to set the hours 4 Push the SELECT button and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Use the RESET button to set the minutes 6 Push the SELECT button and ...

Page 32: ...pair the vehicle Coolant temperature display When the coolant is in the normal operating tem perature range the temperature is displayed When the coolant temperature rises the coolant temperature display will begin to flash If the cool ant temperature continues to rise the message Hi will flash TIP The coolant temperature display can be set to C or F To switch the temperature units turn the key to...

Page 33: ...y 4 0 L 1 06 US gal 0 88 Imp gal of fuel remains Refuel as soon as possible TIP If the electrical circuit for the fuel gauge is not working correctly all display segments will flash repeatedly Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle Brightness control mode This mode allows you to adjust the brightness of the multi function display when the vehicle is stopped To adjust the brightness 1 Push the SEL...

Page 34: ...lash and the display will indicate an error code If the display indicates an error code note the code number and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECB00812 If the multi function display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage EBU18068 Handlebar switches 1 Error code display 2 Engine trouble warning light 2 1 1 Light swit...

Page 35: ... to turn on the left and right headlights low beams and the taillight Set the switch to to turn on the left and right head lights high beams the handlebar mounted light 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 off for an extended period of time The battery may discharge to the point that the starter will not...

Page 36: ...the speed limiting function While the override switch is pushed the segments of the speedometer digits will appear as shown in the figure TIP If the digits of the speedometer appear as shown when the switch is NOT being pushed this could indicate a malfunction in the electrical system In this case take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer at the first opportunity WARNING EWB00151 Always ride at a slow speed...

Page 37: ...ive than in four wheel drive in some circumstances Changing from two wheel drive to four wheel drive or vice versa while moving may cause the ATV to unexpectedly handle differently This could distract the oper ator and increase the risk of losing control and of causing an accident EBU30467 On Command drive switch 4WD LOCK Stop the ATV and push this switch to change from standard four wheel drive t...

Page 38: ... indicator light will flash until the differential gear is completely locked or unlocked When the icon and indicator light are flashing turning the handlebar back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or disen gage Riding before the differential gear is properly en gaged or disengaged e g when the icon and indicator light are flashing will cause the vehicle speed to be limited u...

Page 39: ...t needed to turn in creases with the riding speed You may lose control and have an accident if you cannot make a sharp enough turn for the speed you are traveling EBU18286 Throttle lever Push the throttle lever to increase engine speed Spring tension returns the lever to the rest position when released Always check that the throttle le ver returns normally before starting the engine 1 Throttle lev...

Page 40: ... 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 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in See page 9 42 WARNING Im proper adjustment of the speed limiter and throttle could cause throttle cable damage or improper throttle operation You could lose control resulting in an acc...

Page 41: ...8444 Brake pedal and rear brake lever The brake pedal is located on the right side of the ATV and the rear brake lever is located on the left handlebar To apply the rear brake push down on the brake pedal or pull the brake lever toward the handlebar grip 1 Brake pedal 1 1 Rear brake lever 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 17 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 42: ...nk cap by turning it counter clockwise WARNING EWB02522 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 and be sure that no one is sitting on the vehicle Nev er refuel while smoking or while in the vicinity 1 Drive select lever 1 1 Fuel tank cap 1 UBF...

Page 43: ...since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECB00982 4 Turn the fuel tank cap fully clockwise to make sure it is securely closed EBU37972 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank before starting off Refuel if necessary WARNING EWB02532 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gasoline with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow s...

Page 44: ...ecommended because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems NOTICE ECB00071 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system EBU34141 Seat To remove the seat Pull up the seat at the rear and then pull the seat rearward Recommended fuel Regular un...

Page 45: ...00831 Do not store metal or sharply edged objects like tools in the storage compartments If they must be stored wrap them in appropriate cushion material to prevent damaging the stor age compartments The front storage compartment is located at the front right side of the ATV To access the storage compartment remove the storage compartment cover by turning it counterclockwise 1 Projection 2 Seat ho...

Page 46: ...located in front of the seat To access the storage compart ment open the storage compartment lid 1 Front storage compartment 1 Center storage compartment lid 1 Center storage compartment 1 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 22 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 47: ...at they will not get wet When washing the ATV be careful not to let any water enter the stor age compartments Do not exceed the load limit of 0 5 kg 1 lb for the front storage compartment 4 0 kg 9 lb for the center storage compartment or 2 0 kg 4 lb for the rear storage compartment Do not exceed the maximum load of 240 0 kg 530 lb for the ATV 1 Rear storage compartment lid 2 Rear storage compartme...

Page 48: ... water collects in a storage compartment remove the drain plug drain the water and then install the drain plug 1 Front storage compartment drain plug 1 Center storage compartment drain plug 1 Rear storage compartment drain plug 1 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 24 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 49: ...sorber 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 follows Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction a to increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension and in direction b to de crease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspensi...

Page 50: ... 1 Special wrench Front spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard 2 Maximum hard 5 Rear spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard 2 Maximum hard 5 UBFE10E0 book Page 26 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 51: ...away from fairlead when winding the winch rope NOTICE ECBM0051 Prolonged winching can overheat the winch motor and can drain the vehicle s battery even when the engine is idling Allow the winch mo tor to cool and the battery to recharge between uses EBU28972 Trailer hitch This ATV is equipped with a 5 cm 2 in trailer hitch receiver Trailer towing equipment can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer See pa...

Page 52: ... jack 1 Trailer hitch receiver 1 1 Auxiliary DC jack cap 2 Auxiliary DC jack Auxiliary DC jack system capacity 10 0 A 120 W YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM YFM70GPSM 8 0 A 96 W YFM70GPZM 2 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 28 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 53: ... Make sure the accessory is powered off 4 Open the auxiliary DC jack cap 5 Insert the accessory power plug into the jack 6 Turn the accessory on TIP Turn off the accessory before plugging into un plugging from the jack When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used cover it with the cap NOTICE ECB00122 If accessories are used with the engine off or with the headlights on the battery may dis charge t...

Page 54: ...5 30 5 WARNING EWB00012 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury UBFE10E0 book Page 30 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 55: ... a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM ROUTINE PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank and add recommended fuel if neces sary Check fuel line for leakage Correct if necessary 5 19 6 4 Engine oil Check oil level in engine and add recommended oil to specified level if necessary Check ATV for oil leakage Correct if necessary 6 4 9 20 Final gear oil Check ATV for oi...

Page 56: ...hrottle lever Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate cable and lever housing if necessary Check lever free play and adjust if necessary 6 5 9 42 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 9 49 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 6 5 Brake p...

Page 57: ...6 3 6 Winch equipped models Confirm winch hook and rope are not dangling loose Confirm winch clutch is locked positively engaged 5 27 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE UBFE10E0 book Page 3 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 58: ...dd coolant as necessary See page 9 29 TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold en gine since the level varies with engine tempera ture EBU29083 Front and rear brakes Brake levers and brake pedal Check that there is no free play in the front and rear brake levers If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system Check for correct free play in the brake pedal If the free play ...

Page 59: ... the throttle lever It must open smoothly and spring back to the idle position when released Have a Yamaha dealer correct if necessary EBU1979A Tires Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at 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 60: ... 3 mm 0 12 in or less replace the tire Recommended tire pressure Front 35 0 kPa 0 350 kgf cm 5 0 psi Rear 30 0 kPa 0 300 kgf cm 4 4 psi YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM 35 0 kPa 0 350 kgf cm 5 0 psi YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM Minimum tire pressure Front 32 0 kPa 0 320 kgf cm 4 6 psi Rear 27 0 kPa 0 270 kgf cm 4 0 psi YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM 32 0 kPa 0 320 kgf cm 4 6 psi YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM Maximum tire seating pressure F...

Page 61: ... tread depth Front Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU01Y YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM MAXXIS MU05Y YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM Size AT26 x 8 12 YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM AT27 x 10 14 YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM Rear Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU01Y YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM MAXXIS MU06Y YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM Size AT26x10 12 YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM AT27x10 14 YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM UBFE10E0 book Page 7 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 62: ...d combinations may not be appropriate WARNING EWB02552 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 Instruments lights and switches Check that all instruments lights and switches are working properly Correct if necessary UBFE10E0 book Page 8 Friday...

Page 63: ...ble starting one of the following conditions must be met The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po sition The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied TIP It is recommended to shift into neutral or park and apply the rear brake when starting the engine NOTICE ECB00151 See the Engine break in section on page 7 4 prior to operating the engine for the first time To start the engine 1 Turn...

Page 64: ...tart switch Wait a few seconds before the next cranking at tempt to allow battery voltage to restore Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any single attempt NOTICE ECB00164 For maximum engine life never accelerate hard when the engine is cold EBU36230 Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse NOTICE ECB03330 Do not shift without coming to a complete stop and waiting for th...

Page 65: ...ple or ob stacles behind you When it is safe to proceed go slowly 1 Bring the ATV to a complete stop 2 Apply the brake pedal 3 Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse to park and vice versa by moving the drive se lect lever along the shift guide 1 Drive select lever 2 L Low range 3 H High range 4 N Neutral 5 R Reverse 6 P Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 L H N R P 1 Drive select lever 2 L Low range 3 H High...

Page 66: ...or the first 240 km 150 mi or 20 hours During this period the various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the cor rect operating clearances Avoid prolonged full throttle operation or any condition that might re sult in engine overheating 0 120 km 0 75 mi or 0 10 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle Vary the speed of the ATV regularly Do not oper ate it at one set thrott...

Page 67: ...applying the brakes 2 Stop the engine 3 With the brake pedal applied shift the drive select lever to the park position EBU20911 Accessories and loading EBU20922 Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for your ATV is an impor tant decision Genuine Yamaha Accessories which are available only from a Yamaha dealer have been designed tested and approved by Yamaha for use on your ATV Many compa...

Page 68: ...while 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 or bulky object attached to the handlebars which could make steering difficult an accessory that limits your ability to move around on the seat or one that limits your view Use extra caution when ...

Page 69: ...ad 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 you carry the slower you should go Although conditions vary it is good practice not to exceed low range whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer Allow more braking distance A heavier ATV takes...

Page 70: ...ills and rough terrain Choose terrain carefully Added weight affects the stability and handling of the ATV WARNING EWB00012 Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury UBFE10E0 book Page 8 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 71: ...8 1 8 EBU21133 RIDING YOUR ATV UBFE10E0 book Page 1 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 72: ... Manual com pletely and understand the operation of the con trols Pay particular attention to the safety information 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 else to operate it without proper instruction The risk of an accident is greatly incr...

Page 73: ...haracteristics Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers Become fa miliar with this ATV at slow speeds first even if you are an experienced operator Not recommended for children under 16 years of age WARNING EWB01391 A child under 16 should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc Use by children of ATVs that are not recommended for...

Page 74: ...on as needed during operation It is not for carry ing passengers WARNING Never carry a passenger Carrying a passenger on this ATV greatly reduces your ability to balance and control this ATV You could have an accident resulting in severe injury or death to you and or your passenger EWB01402 UBFE10E0 book Page 4 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 75: ...ved motorcycle helmet increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident EWB01412 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 without eye protection can resu...

Page 76: ...page 6 1 Always follow the inspection and mainte nance procedures and schedules described in the Owner s Manual WARNING Failure to inspect the ATV before riding it or failure to maintain it properly increases the possibility of an acci dent and equipment damage EWB01433 Speed limiter For riders less experienced with this model the throttle lever housing is equipped with a speed limiter The speed l...

Page 77: ...not interfere with your control or ability to see where you are going Tie down cargo in the trailer securely Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around A shifting load can cause an accident Reduce speed and allow more room to stop A heavier vehicle takes longer to stop Avoid hills and rough terrain Choose terrain carefully Use extreme caution when towing or carrying a load on inclines Turn ...

Page 78: ...ould cause you to lose your balance and fall off of the ATV If you remove a foot from a footboard your foot or leg may come into con tact with the rear wheels which could injure you or cause an accident EWB01472 MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT ATV loading limit total weight of cargo rid er accessories and tongue 240 0 kg 530 lb Front carrier 50 0 kg 110 lb Rear carrier 90 0 kg 198 lb Front storage compartme...

Page 79: ...installa tion or use of accessories or other modification All parts and accessories added to this ATV should be genuine Yamaha or equivalent components designed for use on this ATV and should be in stalled and used according to instructions If you have questions consult an authorized ATV dealer WARNING Operating this ATV with improper modifications may cause changes in handling which in some situa...

Page 80: ...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 under the vehicle after operating in areas where combustible mate rials may...

Page 81: ...ks driveways parking lots and streets EWB01512 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 oper ate ATVs on public streets roads and highways WARNING Never operate this ATV on any pu blic street road or highway even a dirt or grav el one You could collide with another vehicle EWB01032 UBFE10E0 ...

Page 82: ... 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 cause loss of traction or ATV con trol which could result in an accident includ ing an overturn EWB...

Page 83: ... should practice control of the throttle brakes shifting procedures and turning techniques in this area before trying more difficult terrain Shift to park position and follow the instruction on page 7 1 to start the engine Once it has warmed up you are ready to begin riding your ATV With the engine idling shift the drive select lever into the low range position or the high range position Apply the...

Page 84: ...our skills or the conditions ATV could go out of control causing a collision or overturn To achieve maximum traction while riding off road the two rear wheels turn together at the same speed Therefore unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is allowed to slip or lose some traction the ATV will resist turning A special turn ing technique must be used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and ea...

Page 85: ...erform it at higher speeds or in tighter curves Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throt tle changes excessive braking incorrect body movements or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may cause the ATV to tip If the ATV be gins to tip over to the outside while negotiating a turn lean more to the inside It may also be nec essary to gradually let off on the throttle and steer to the o...

Page 86: ...ly slippery or loose surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly 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 Manual on le...

Page 87: ...tboards and leaning forward over the handlebars When ever 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 remem ber that some hills are too steep for you to climb or descend If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have not pr...

Page 88: ...side Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill Turn the ATV around and remount following 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 EWB01803 RIDING DOWNHILL WARNING EWB01622 Going down a hil...

Page 89: ...end the hill Use caution while descending a hill with loose or slippery surfaces Braking ability and traction may be adversely affected by these surfaces Improper braking may also cause a loss of traction When this ATV is in 4WD all wheels front and rear are interconnected by the drive train This means that applying either the front brake or the rear brake will brake all wheels When descending hil...

Page 90: ...equires 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 91: ...ATV water deeper than the depth specified in your Owner s Man ual as tires may float increasing the risk of an overturn The ATV can be used to cross slow moving 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 an...

Page 92: ...ding your ATV in water be sure to drain the trapped water by removing the check hose at the bottom of the air filter case Also remove the drain plugs from the storage compartments and the V belt case to drain any water that may have accu mulated NOTICE Undrained water can cause damage or improper operation ECB00842 Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operat ed in salt water or muddy conditi...

Page 93: ...as lar ge 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 caution Look out for obstacles which could cause damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or 1 Center storage compartment drain plug 1 Rear storage compartment drain plug 1 1 1 V belt case drain plug 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 23 F...

Page 94: ... slowly 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...

Page 95: ... Position your weight over the front wheels for better control See page 8 14 If your ATV begins to tip while turning Lean more into the turn to regain balance If necessary gradually let off the throttle and or steer to the outside of the turn See page 8 14 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 not recomm...

Page 96: ... on the uphill side See page 8 20 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 8 21 WARNING EWB00012 Indicates a hazardous situ...

Page 97: ...Turn 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 fires Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 3 6 for more information about carbon monoxide WARNING EWB02691...

Page 98: ...vided 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 cer tain 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 Manuals 2 Tool kit 3 Low pressure tire gauge 1 2 3 ...

Page 99: ...ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 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 Crankcase breath er system Check...

Page 100: ...eed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 UBFE10E0 book Page 4 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 101: ...ld be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require 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 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 1 Air filter element Clean and replace if necessary Every 20 40 hours more often in wet or dusty areas 2 Front brake Check operation and correct ...

Page 102: ...and replace if nec essary 7 Tires Check tread depth and for damage and replace if necessary Check air pressure and balance and correct if necessary 8 Wheel hub bearings Check for looseness or damage and replace if necessary 9 V belt Check for wear cracks or other damage and re place if necessary 10 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened NO ITEM CHECK OR M...

Page 103: ... Check toe in and adjust if necessary 16 Engine mounts Check for cracks or other damage and replace if necessary 17 Axle boots Check for cracks or other damage and replace if necessary 18 Engine oil Change Check ATV for oil leakage and correct if neces sary 19 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 20 Differential gear oil Change Check ATV for oil leakage and correct if neces sary NO ITEM CHECK OR M...

Page 104: ... years 23 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 24 Throttle lever Check operation Check throttle lever free play and adjust if neces sary Lubricate cable and lever housing 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation and correct if necessary 26 Lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary Adjust headlight beams NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first m...

Page 105: ...correct 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 cracked or damaged UBFE10E0 book Page 9 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 106: ... shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EBU34720 Panel A To remove the panel Pull upward on the areas shown 1 Panel A 2 Panel B 3 Panel C 4 Panel D 5 Panel F 2 1 3 4 5 1 Panel E 2 Panel G 2 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 10 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 107: ...the panel in the original position Panel B To remove the panel 1 Remove panel A 2 Remove the front carrier by removing the bolts 1 Panel A 1 1 Front carrier 2 Carrier bolt upper 1 2 2 UBFE10E0 book Page 11 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 108: ...l the panel upward to remove it To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original position and then install the quick fasteners 1 Carrier bolt under the fenders 2 Carrier bolt lower 1 2 2 1 1 Panel B 2 Quick fastener 3 Projection 3 3 1 2 3 2 UBFE10E0 book Page 12 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 109: ...move the seat See page 5 20 2 Remove panel A 3 Remove the hoses from panel C 4 Remove the quick fasteners and bolts Tightening torques Carrier bolt upper 34 N m 3 4 kgf m 25 lb ft Carrier bolt lower 34 N m 3 4 kgf m 25 lb ft Carrier bolt under the fenders 7 N m 0 7 kgf m 5 2 lb ft 1 Panel C 2 Hose 2 1 2 UBFE10E0 book Page 13 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 110: ...ll the panel upward to remove it TIP To ease removal of panel C shift the drive select lever into the reverse position To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original position 1 Bolt 2 Quick fastener 1 2 1 Screw 1 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 14 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 111: ...perly connected and routed and are not pinched 3 Install panel A 4 Install the seat Panels D and E To remove a panel 1 Remove panels A and C 2 Remove the bolt and then pull the panel up ward to remove it 1 Panel D 2 Bolt 1 Panel E 2 Bolt 1 2 1 2 UBFE10E0 book Page 15 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 112: ...ion and then install the bolt 2 Install panels A and C Panels F and G To remove a panel 1 Remove the panel bolts footboard bolt and footboard nut 1 Panel F 2 Footboard nut 3 Footboard bolt 4 Panel bolt 5 Projection UBFE10E0 book Page 16 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 113: ...on To install a panel 1 Place the panel in the original position 2 Install the bolts and nut and then tighten them to the specified torques 1 Panel G 2 Footboard nut 3 Footboard bolt 4 Panel bolt 5 Projection UBFE10E0 book Page 17 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 114: ...nce chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove panels A C and E See page 9 10 2 Remove the spark plug cap 3 Remove the spark plug as shown with the spark plug wrench included in the tool kit Tightening torques Panel bolt 4 0 N m 0 40 kgf m 3 0 lb ft Footboard nut 4 0 N m 0 40 kgf m 3 0 lb ft 1 Spark plug cap 1 Spark pl...

Page 115: ...he spark plug for electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits and replace it if necessary 3 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick ness gauge and if necessary adjust the gap to specification To install the spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 2 Install the spark plug with the spark ...

Page 116: ...ed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart To check the engine oil level 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Check the engine oil level on a cold engine TIP If the engine was started before checking the oil level warm up the engine and then wait at least 10 minutes until the oil settles for an accurate reading 3 Remove the access cover by ...

Page 117: ...the minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it to the correct level NOTICE Be sure the engine oil is at the correct level otherwise engine damage may result ECB00852 7 Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler hole 8 Install the access cover by turning it clock wise 1 Engine oil dipstick 1 Maximum level mark 2 Minimum level mark UBFE10E0 book Page 21 Friday...

Page 118: ...and then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 6 10 if the oil filter cartridge is not be ing replaced 6 Remove panel F See page 9 10 7 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha dealer 8 Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 1...

Page 119: ...torque with a torque wrench 10 Install panel F 11 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the spec ified torque 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 N m 1 7 kgf m 13 lb ft Tightening torque Engine oil drain bolt 33 N m 3 3 kgf m 24 lb ft UBFE10E0 book Page 23 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 120: ...ine off wait at least ten minutes and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 15 Install the access cover by turning it clock wise EBU38620 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an important liquid engine component We form teams of specialists in the fields of mechanical en gineering chemistry electronics and tra...

Page 121: ...e intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart To check the final gear oil level 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Remove the final gear oil level check bolt and its gasket and then check the oil level in the final gear case The oil level should be at the brim of the check hole 3 If the oil is below the brim of the check hole remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gas ket and th...

Page 122: ... 3 Remove the final gear oil filler bolt the final gear oil level check bolt the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil from the final gear case 4 Install the drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 1 Final gear oil filler bolt 2 Gasket Tightening torques Final gear oil level check bolt 10 N m 1 0 kgf m 7 4 lb ft Final gear oil filler bo...

Page 123: ...rential gear oil The differential gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV In addition the differential gear oil level must be checked and the oil changed as follows at the in tervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Tightening torque Final gear oil drain bolt 23 N m 2 3 kgf m 17 lb ft 1 Final gear o...

Page 124: ...he oil filler bolt and its gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque To change the differential gear oil 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Place an oil pan under the differential gear case to collect the used oil 3 Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt the differential gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil from the differential gear case 1 Differential gear ...

Page 125: ...specified torque 8 Check the differential gear case for oil leak age If oil is leaking check for the cause EBU23473 Coolant The coolant level should be checked regularly In addition the coolant must be changed at the in tervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Tightening torque Differential gear oil drain bolt 9 8 N m 0 98 kgf m 7 2 lb ft 1 Differential gear oil filler bolt 2 Gasket 3 D...

Page 126: ...to the en gine EBU34201 To check the coolant level 1 Park 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 level in the coolant reser voir TIP The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks Recommended coolant YAMALUBE coolant Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to full level ...

Page 127: ...of coolant replace it with coolant as soon as possible otherwise the cooling system will not be protected 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 soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECB01012 TIP The radiator fan is automatically switched on or off according to the...

Page 128: ...r pressure Always place a thick rag over the cap when opening Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Remove panels A B C and D See page 9 10 3 Remove the footboard by removing the bolts and nuts 4 Remove the radiator cap 1 Footboard 2 Bolt and nut 3 Bolt 3 2 2 3 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 32 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 129: ... remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket Use a trough or a similar object as shown to prevent coolant from spilling on the engine guard 1 Radiator cap 1 1 Coolant drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 Trough 1 2 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 33 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 130: ...w gas ket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 11 Connect the coolant reservoir hose 12 Pour the recommended coolant into the radi ator until it is full 13 Pour the recommended coolant into the res ervoir to the maximum level mark and then install the reservoir cap 14 Loosen the water pump air bleed bolt with out removing it to allow all of the air to es cape from the air bleed bolt h...

Page 131: ... to es cape from the air bleed bolt hole 19 When coolant begins to flow out of the bolt hole tighten the cylinder head air bleed bolt to the specified torque 20 Start the engine and let it idle for ten minutes 21 Rev the engine five times Tightening torque Water pump air bleed bolt 10 N m 1 0 kgf m 7 4 lb ft 1 V belt cooling duct 2 Clamp screw 1 2 1 Cylinder head air bleed bolt Tightening torque C...

Page 132: ...p 24 Start the engine and then check for coolant leakage TIP If any leakage is found have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system 25 Install the V belt cooling duct and then tight en the clamp screw 26 Install the footboard by installing the bolts and nuts and then tighten them to the speci fied torques TIP Tighten footboard bolts B in the order shown 1 Footboard nut 2 Footboard bolt A 3 Footboar...

Page 133: ...r dusty ar eas TIP There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter case If dust or water collects in this hose empty the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil ter case 1 Park the ATV on a level surface Tightening torques Footboard nut 4 0 N m 0 40 kgf m 3 0 lb ft Footboard bolt A 4 0 N m 0 40 kgf m 3 0 lb ft Footboard bolt B 8 N m 0 8 kgf m 5 9 lb ft 4 1 2 3 1 Air filter case che...

Page 134: ...holders 4 Pull the air filter element out of the air filter case 5 Pull off the air filter element lock plate and then remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame 1 Air filter case cover holder 2 Air filter case cover 1 2 1 1 Air filter element 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 38 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 135: ...pply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material TIP The sponge material should be wet but not drip ping 10 Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele ment frame and then install the lock plate 11 Insert the air filter element into the air filter case and then install the air filter case cover by hooking the holders onto the air filter case NOTICE ...

Page 136: ...and the rubber joint man ifold fittings for an air tight seal Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the engine EBU28905 Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be fore cleaning the spark arrester WARNING EWB02342 Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components Do not start the engine with the spar...

Page 137: ...e bolt holes 6 Install the bolts and tighten to the specified torque EBU23932 V belt case drain plug After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en ter the V belt case remove the V belt case drain plug to drain the water from the case TIP If water drains from the V belt case after removing the plug have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV as the water may affect other engine parts Tightening torque...

Page 138: ...with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter vals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EBU29602 Brakes Replacement of brake components requires pro fessional knowledge Brake service should be performed by a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWB02572 Operating with improperly servic...

Page 139: ...e which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disas semble the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disappeared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set TIP The wheels need to be removed to check the brake pads See page 9 61 Front brake Rear brake 1 Wear indicator groove 1 Wear indicator groove UBFE10E0 book Page 43 Fri...

Page 140: ...TICE ECB01161 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts 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 or brake sys tem leakage Therefore be sure to check the 1 Minimum level mark 2WD 4WD 1 1 Minimum level mark Specified brake fluid DOT 4 1 UBFE10E0 boo...

Page 141: ...sing leakage Refill with 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 significantly lower the boiling point of the flu id and may result in vapor lock EBU24294 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals ...

Page 142: ...ee play Front brake Rear brake There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer in spect the brake system 1 No brake lever free play 1 No brake lever free play 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 46 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 143: ... wear 1 Remove panel G See page 9 10 2 Loosen the locknut 3 Turn the brake pedal free play adjusting nut in direction a to increase the free play and in direction b to decrease it 4 Tighten the locknut 5 After adjusting there should be slight play at the brake pedal cable joint as shown If there is no play repeat steps 2 to 4 1 Brake pedal free play Brake pedal free play 1 0 6 0 mm 0 04 0 24 in 1 ...

Page 144: ... lever and brake pedal do not move EBU24232 Axle boots The axle boots must be checked for damage at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Check the axle boots for tears or damage If any damage is found have them replaced by a Yamaha dealer 1 Brake pedal cable joint 2 Slight play 0 1 0 5 mm 0 004 0 02 in 1 2 1 Front axle boot each side 1 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 48 Friday April 10 2...

Page 145: ... operation of controls and 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 accident or collision EBU24913 Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers The operation of the front and rear brake leve...

Page 146: ...dal The operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivot should be lubricated if necessary TIP To access the brake pedal pivot remove panel G See page 9 10 Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UBFE10E0 book Page 50 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 147: ...ings EBU25024 Checking the stabilizer bushes The stabilizer bushes must be checked for cracks or damage at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the stabilizer bush es if necessary EBU25055 Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots The rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Recommended lubricant...

Page 148: ...grease gun EBU2904F Battery This model is equipped with a 12 volt VRLA valve regulated lead acid battery There is no need to check the electrolyte or add distilled wa ter However the battery lead connections need to be checked and tightened and the battery ter minals cleaned if corroded If the battery seems to have discharged recharge it as soon as possible 1 Grease nipple Recommended lubricant Li...

Page 149: ...ote EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes or other sources of ignition away Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space KEEP OUT OF RE...

Page 150: ... lead ECB01002 5 Pull the battery out of its compartment NOTICE 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 the battery itself 1 Carrier bolt under the fenders 2 Carrier bolt lower 1 2 2 1 1 Battery holding plate 2 Nut 3 Negative battery lead bla...

Page 151: ... 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 30 C 90 F To install the battery 1 Place the battery in its compartment 2 Connect the positive battery lead first then connect the negative battery lead by installing their bolt NOTICE When installing the bat tery th...

Page 152: ...EBU30525 Replacing a fuse Tightening torques Carrier bolt upper 34 N m 3 4 kgf m 25 lb ft Carrier bolt lower 34 N m 3 4 kgf m 25 lb ft Carrier bolt under the fenders 7 N m 0 7 kgf m 5 2 lb ft 1 Fuse box 2 Main fuse 3 EPS fuse 4 Fuel injection system spare fuse 5 Fuel injection system fuse 2 3 4 5 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 56 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 153: ...n fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Always use a fuse of the spec ified rating and never use a substitute ob 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 1 Headlight fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Radiator fan motor fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Four wheel drive motor...

Page 154: ...y the top half of each lamp will illuminate When the headlights are set to high beam both halves of each lamp will illuminate Handlebar mounted light If the handlebar mounted light bulb burns out re place it with the specified bulb as follows 1 Remove the handlebar mounted light cover by removing the quick fasteners Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Headlight fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Four w...

Page 155: ... the glass part of the bulb Oil from your fingers or other contamination will adversely affect the transparency of the glass luminosity of the bulb and bulb life Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner ECB00653 1 Handlebar mounted light cover 2 Quick fastener 1 Bulb cover 1 2 2 1 1 Socket 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 59 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM...

Page 156: ...he quick fasteners 9 Adjust the handlebar mounted light beam if necessary EBU25553 Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICE ECB00691 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment To raise a headlight beam turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction a To lower a headlight beam turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 1 Handlebar mounted li...

Page 157: ...BU25653 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 wheel 5 Remove the wheel 1 Handlebar mounted light beam adjusting screw 1 Adjusting screw left and right headlights b a 1 b a 1 1 Wheel nut 1 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 61 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 158: ...f power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vi tal systems yourself However should your ATV require any 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 may look like Yamaha parts but they are ofte...

Page 159: ...g the fuel system Fuel can ignite or explode causing severe inju ry or property damage Make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area including pi lot lights from water heaters or furnaces UBFE10E0 book Page 63 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 160: ...e 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 Check the compression Dry Wet Operate the electric starter Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV The engine does not start Check the ignition Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over qui...

Page 161: ...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 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 t...

Page 162: ...ion dry out the linings EWB02312 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 de tergent applications such as those avail able in coin operated car washers ECB00712 4 Once most of the dirt has been hosed off wash all surfaces with wa...

Page 163: ...the following steps to protect the en gine from internal corrosion a Remove the 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 st...

Page 164: ...10 3 10 8 Remove the battery and fully charge it See page 9 52 UBFE10E0 book Page 3 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 165: ...00 mm 11 8 in YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM Minimum turning radius 3 7 m 12 14 ft Maximum water depth 35 cm 14 in Weight Curb weight 318 0 kg 701 lb YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM 342 0 kg 754 lb YFM70GPSM 355 0 kg 783 lb YFM70GPZM Loading Maximum load 240 0 kg 530 lb Total weight of rider cargo accessories and tongue Engine Combustion cycle 4 stroke Cooling system Liquid cooled Valve train SOHC Number of cylinders Si...

Page 166: ...Drive Oil Part No ACC SHAFT PL 32 or SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 21 L 0 23 US qt 0 19 Imp qt Coolant quantity Radiator including all routes 1 99 L 2 10 US qt 1 75 Imp qt Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 24 L 0 25 US qt 0 21 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Air filter oil grade Foam air filter oil Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol...

Page 167: ...nt tire Size AT26 x 8 12 YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM AT27 x 10 14 YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU01Y YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM MAXXIS MU05Y YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM Rear tire Size AT26x10 12 YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM AT27x10 14 YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU01Y YFM70GPSM YFM70GPZM MAXXIS MU06Y YFM70GPAM YFM70GPHM Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Vehicle load 0 0 240 0 kg 0 530 lb...

Page 168: ...ke fluid Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Double wishbone Spring Coil spring Shock absorber Hydraulic damper Wheel travel 193 mm 7 6 in Rear suspension Type Double wishbone Spring Coil spring Shock absorber Hydraulic damper Wheel travel 232 mm 9 1 in Electrical system System voltage 12 V Ignition system TCI Charging system AC magneto Battery Model YTX20L BS Voltage capacity 12 V 1...

Page 169: ... Low range indicator light LED Differential gear lock indicator light LED EPS warning light LED Battery voltage warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Headlight fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 10 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 15 0 A Four wheel drive motor fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan motor fuse 20 0 A EPS fuse 40 0 A UBFE10E0 book Page 5 Friday A...

Page 170: ... 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 Emission Control Information label 1 UBFE10E0 book Page 1 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

Page 171: ...pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate 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 Mu...

Page 172: ...the 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 1 240 150 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 UBFE...

Page 173: ... repairs at such dealer s place of business 2 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each applicable model Yamaha ATV covered by this warranty that the vehicle is designed built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with all U S emissions standards applicable at the time of manufacture and...

Page 174: ... 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 mac...

Page 175: ... 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 250 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 lodgi...

Page 176: ...rst 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 VIN number vehicle identification 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 WARNING YAM...

Page 177: ... temperature warning light 5 3 D Differential gear oil 6 4 9 27 Drive select lever 5 18 Drive select lever and driving in reverse 7 2 E Engine break in 7 4 Engine oil 6 4 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 9 20 Engine stop switch 5 11 Engine trouble warning light 5 3 EPS warning light 5 4 F Final gear oil 6 4 9 25 Four wheel drive differential gear lock icon 5 4 Four wheel drive switch On Command...

Page 178: ... 1 Seat 5 20 Shock absorber assemblies adjusting the front and rear 5 25 Spark arrester cleaning 9 40 Spark plug checking 9 18 Specifications 11 1 Speed limiter 5 16 Stabilizer bushes checking 9 51 Starting the engine 7 1 Start switch 5 11 Steering shaft lubricating 9 52 Storage 10 2 Storage compartments 5 21 T Throttle lever 5 15 6 5 Throttle lever free play adjusting 9 42 Tires 6 5 Trailer hitch...

Page 179: ...13 3 13 Y Yamaha Adventure Pro powered by Magellan 5 29 Yamalube 9 24 UBFE10E0 book Page 3 Friday April 10 2020 10 10 AM ...

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