READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! It contains important safety information. OWNER'S MANUAL YFM45FXW WARNING This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age. LIT-11626-20-38 3C2-F8199-11 EBU17091 EBU17170 INTRODUCTION EBU17300 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM45FXW. This ATV represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV. This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special techniques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a Yamaha dealer. AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE: G READ THIS MANUAL TOGETHER WITH TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ATV. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. G PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE ATV. G NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION. FREE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW ATV. CALL 1-800-887-2887 FOR MORE INFORMATION. G THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 90 cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE. G THIS ATV IS A HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATV FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY, FOR SPORT-TYPE RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE USE BY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS. EBU17330 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EBU17341 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the ATV operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the ATV. A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the ATV. A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. WARNING CAUTION: NOTE: * Product and specifications are subject to change without notice. EBU17350 IMPORTANT NOTICE EBU17360 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motor sports! This ATV is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this ATV on any public street, road or highway. This ATV complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV. EBU17401 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE YFM45FXW OWNER'S MANUAL ©2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. 1st edition, June 2006 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.S.A. P/N LIT-11626-20-38 EWB00010 WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. EBU17420 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1 LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1 DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1 Left view ...................................................... 3-1 Right view.................................................... 3-1 Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1 Main switch ................................................ 4-1 Indicator lights and warning light ................ 4-2 Speedometer unit ....................................... 4-3 Handlebar switches .................................... 4-4 Throttle lever .............................................. 4-6 Speed limiter ...............................................4-7 Front brake lever .........................................4-8 Brake pedal and rear brake lever ...............4-8 Drive select lever ........................................4-9 Fuel tank cap ..............................................4-9 Fuel ...........................................................4-10 Fuel cock ..................................................4-11 Starter (choke) ..........................................4-13 Seat ..........................................................4-13 Storage compartment ...............................4-14 Adjusting the front shock absorber assemblies ..............................................4-15 Adjusting the rear shock absorber assembly .................................................4-17 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1 Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1 Fuel .............................................................5-4 Engine oil ....................................................5-4 Final gear oil ...............................................5-4 Differential gear oil ......................................5-4 Coolant .......................................................5-4 Front and rear brakes .................................5-5 Throttle lever ...............................................5-6 Tires ............................................................5-6 Measuring the tire pressure ........................5-7 Tire wear limit .............................................5-8 Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-9 Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-9 OPERATION .................................................. 6-1 Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1 Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3 Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3 Engine break-in .......................................... 6-5 Parking ....................................................... 6-6 Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-6 Accessories and loading ............................ 6-7 RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2 RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT............................................ 7-3 BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE........... 7-13 TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-17 CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-19 RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-23 CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-25 CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER ................................................... 7-27 RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-29 SLIDING AND SKIDDING......................... 7-30 WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-31 WHAT TO DO............................................7-32 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ..........................................................8-1 Owner's manual and tool kit .......................8-1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...........................8-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................................8-5 Removing and installing cowlings and panels .......................................................8-9 Checking the spark plug ...........................8-15 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................8-17 Final gear oil .............................................8-22 Changing the differential gear oil ..............8-24 Coolant .....................................................8-26 Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-31 Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-34 V-belt cooling duct check hose .................8-35 V-belt case drain plug ...............................8-35 Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-36 Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-36 Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-37 Valve clearance ........................................8-38 Adjusting the drive select lever safety system cable ...........................................8-38 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-38 Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-39 Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-41 Checking the front brake lever free play ................................................. 8-41 Adjusting the rear brake lever free play and checking the brake pedal position ............................... 8-42 Axle boots ................................................ 8-44 Brake light switches ................................. 8-44 Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-45 Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers .................................... 8-46 Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...................................................... 8-46 Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-47 Lubricating the drive shaft universal joint ......................................................... 8-47 Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-47 Battery ...................................................... 8-47 Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-49 Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-51 Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-53 Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-53 Removing a wheel .................................... 8-54 Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-55 Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-56 Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-57 CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1 Cleaning ......................................................9-1 Storage .......................................................9-2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1 Identification numbers ...............................11-1 Noise regulation ........................................11-3 Maintenance record ..................................11-4 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. ATV LIMITED WARRANTY .........11-5 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ...................................................11-7 EBU17430 SAFETY INFORMATION EBU17513 1 G AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles differently from other vehicles, including motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions: G Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating procedures described. G Never operate an ATV without proper training or instruction. Take a Training Course. Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1800-887-2887 to find out about the training courses nearest you. G Always follow the age recommendation: ­ A child under 16 years old should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc. 1-1 G G G G G G G 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, parking lots and streets. Never operate an ATV on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one. Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or a jacket, and long pants. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV. Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the riding conditions. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility, operating conditions, and your experience. Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts. G 1 G G G G G Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual. Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboards of the ATV during operation. Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV. Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain. Always follow proper procedures ...