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Dear New Yamaha ATV Owner:
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW YAMAHA ATV. You have purchased aquality
Yamaha product that, with proper use and care, will provide hours of riding pleasure. BEFORE YOU
OPERATE YOUR NEW ATV, Yamaha recommends these important points:
eREAD YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL >
•ACHILD UNDER 12 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT OPERATE AN ATV WITH ENGINE SIZE 70CC OR I
GREATER _
•ACHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT OPERATE AN ATV WITH ENGINE SIZE GREATER ^
THAN 90CC LL
•TAKE THE FREE HANDS-ON TRAINING COURSE OFFERED BY YAMAHA -ASK YOUR DEALER FOR UJ
DETAILS OR CALL 1-800-887-2887 f£
If you have any questions about these points, or if you purchased your ATV from an authorized Yamaha
dealership and were not informed of the age recommendation for your ATV by the dealership, please
fill out the information below and mail this card to Yamaha today. ^i
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha XV535/XV535C. This model is the
result of Yamaha's vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pac-
esetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability
that have made Yamaha aleader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic
maintenance of this motorcycle. If you have any questions about the operation or main-
tenance of your motorcycle, please consult aYamaha dealer.
The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emis-
sions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met
these standards without reducing the motorcycle's performance or economy of opera-
tion. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your dealer pay
close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions
contained within this manual.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
AThe Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
AWARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the motorcycle operator, abystander or aperson inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
CAUTION: ACAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
NOTE: ANOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
•This manual should be considered apermanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it
even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
•Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may
be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any question con-
cerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
AWARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE "YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE: RIDING TIPS"
BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MOTORCYCLE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED ASATISFAC-
TORY KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU HAVE
BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND
CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE THAT YOU
SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE.

AFFIX DEALER
LABEL HERE
XV535M/XV535MC
OWNER'S MANUAL
31999 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st Edition, May 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1SAFETY INFORMATION
2DESCRIPTION
3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7CLEANING AND STORAGE
8SPECIFICATIONS
9CONSUMER INFORMATION
INDEX

dS SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety information 1-1
Safe riding 1-1
Protective apparel 1-2
Modification 1-3
Loading and accessories 1-3
Gasoline and exhaust gas 1-5
Location of the important labels 1-7

ASAFETY INFORMATION
TWO-WHEELED MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERA-
TION ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EX-
PERTISE OF THE OPERATOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS BEFORE RIDING.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:
1. OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS FROM ACOMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.
2. OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
3. OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES.
4. OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED BY THE OWNER'S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS.
Safe riding
1
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Always make pre-operation checks. Careful checks may help prevent an accident.
2. This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and apassenger.
3. The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of au-
tomobile/motorcycle accidents. Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not
see the motorcycle. Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance
of this type of accident.
Therefore:
a. Wear abrightly colored jacket.
b. Use extra caution when you approach and pass through intersections, since intersections are the
most likely places for motorcycle accidents.
c. Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another motorist's "blind spot".
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