5-15EBU19201PRE-OPERATION CHECKSEBU19224Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Alwaysfollow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.WARNINGEWB00481Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be correctedby the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:ITEM ROUTINE PAGEFuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-sary.• Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-14, 5-3Engine oil• Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified lev-el if necessary.• Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-12Final gear oil • Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-16Differential gear oil • Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-18Front brake• Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-draulic system.• Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.• Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brakefluid to specified level if necessary.• Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-29, 8-30, 8-32
