8-298TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play could be ob-tained as described above, skip steps 4–8.4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch leverin direction (a) to loosen the clutch cable.5. Slide the rubber cover back at the crankcase.6. Loosen the locknut.7. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn theadjusting nut at the crankcase in direction (a),and to decrease it, turn the nut in direction (b).8. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase, and thenslide the rubber cover to its original position.9. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever, andthen slide the rubber cover to its original posi-tion.TIPIf the specified free play cannot be obtained as de-scribed above or if the clutch does not operate cor-rectly, have a Yamaha dealer check the internalclutch mechanism.EBU24844Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be checked beforeeach ride and adjusted if necessary.To check the drive chain slack1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive chainslack, there should be no weight on the ATV andall tires must be touching the ground.2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate thetightest portion of the drive chain, and thenmeasure the drive chain slack as shown.1. Locknut2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crankcase)3. Rubber cover2(a)(b)31
