Yamaha YXR70FX User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
2008
LIT-11616-21-58 5B4-F8197-10
YXR70FX

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YXR70FX
SERVICE MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
First edition, September 2007
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-11616-21-58

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IMPORTANT
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one
manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on
Yamaha vehicle has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of vehicle
repair. Repairs attempted by anyone without this knowledge are likely to render the vehicle unsafe
and unfit for use.
This model has been designed and manufactured to perform within certain specifications in regard
to performance and emissions. Proper service with the correct tools is necessary to ensure that the
vehicle will operate as designed. If there is any question about a service procedure, it is imperative
that you contact a Yamaha dealer for any service information changes that apply to this model. This
policy is intended to provide the customer with the most satisfaction from his vehicle and to conform
to federal environmental quality objectives.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all its models. Modifications and sig-
nificant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers
and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
TIP:
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• This Service Manual contains information regarding periodic maintenance to the emission control
system. Please read this material carefully.
• Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol 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 vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICE
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See “symbols”)
1st title 1: This is the title of the chapter with its symbol in the upper right corner of each page.
2nd title 2: This title indicates the section of the chapter and only appears on the first page of each
section. It is located in the upper left corner of the page.
3rd title 3: This title indicates a sub-section that is followed by step-by-step procedures accompa-
nied by corresponding illustrations.
EXPLODED DIAGRAMS
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each
removal and disassembly section.
1. An easy-to-see exploded diagram 4is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.
2. Numbers 5are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A number that is enclosed
by a circle indicates a disassembly step.
3. An explanation of jobs and notes is presented in an easy-to-read way by the use of symbol marks
6. The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.
4. A job instruction chart 7accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names
of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
5. For jobs requiring more information, the step-by-step format supplements 8are given in addition
to the exploded diagram and the job instruction chart.
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to
every vehicle.
Symbols 1to 0indicate the subject of each
chapter.
1General information
2Specifications
3Periodic checks and adjustments
4Engine
5Cooling system
6Fuel injection system
7Drive train
8Chassis
9Electrical
0Troubleshooting
Symbols Ato Hindicate the following
ACan be serviced with engine mounted
BFilling fluid
CLubricant
DSpecial tool
ETorque
FWear limit, clearance
GEngine speed
HElectrical data (Ω, V, A)
Symbols Ito Pin the exploded diagrams
indicate the types of lubricants and lubrication
points.
IApply engine oil
JApply gear oil
KApply molybdenum disulfide oil
LApply brake fluid
MApply wheel bearing grease
NApply lithium-soap-based grease
OApply molybdenum disulfide grease
PApply silicone grease
Symbols Qto Rin the exploded diagrams
indicate where to apply a locking agent Qand
when to install a new part R.
QApply the locking agent (LOCTITE®)
RReplace
12
34
56
78
90
ABC
DEF
GH
IJKL
MNOP
QR
GEN
INFO SPEC
CHK
ADJ ENG
COOL
FI
DRIV
CHAS
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ELEC TRBL
SHTG
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EGM
BF
BLS MS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION GEN
INFO 1
SPECIFICATIONS SPEC 2
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS CHK
ADJ 3
ENGINE ENG 4
COOLING SYSTEM COOL 5
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FI 6
DRIVE TRAIN DRIV 7
CHASSIS CHAS 8
ELECTRICAL ELEC 9
TROUBLESHOOTING TRBL
SHTG
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION............................................................................1-1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .....................................................1-1
MODEL LABEL..........................................................................................1-1
FEATURES......................................................................................................1-2
OUTLINE OF THE FI SYSTEM.................................................................1-2
FI SYSTEM................................................................................................1-3
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS .....................................................................1-4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .........................................................................1-7
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY...........................1-7
REPLACEMENT PARTS...........................................................................1-7
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ....................................................1-7
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS .....................................1-8
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ....................................................................1-8
CIRCLIPS ..................................................................................................1-8
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS............................................................1-9
SPECIAL TOOLS ..........................................................................................1-10
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................2-1
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................2-5
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................2-12
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................2-15
TIGHTENING TORQUES ..............................................................................2-17
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES.........................................................2-17
CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES.......................................................2-20
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE..................................................2-24

GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...............................2-24
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES ....................................2-25
ENGINE...................................................................................................2-25
COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS .....................................................................2-27
OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS.................................................................................2-29
CABLE ROUTING .........................................................................................2-32
CHAPTER 3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM .........................................................................................................3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART............................3-2
ENGINE ...........................................................................................................3-3
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ..................................................3-3
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE .....................................................3-6
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG ...............................................................3-7
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING.........................................................3-9
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE..................................3-10
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL....................................................3-13
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ...............................................................3-14
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................3-16
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT...........................................3-19
CHECKING THE FUEL HOSE ................................................................3-19
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES ...................................................3-19
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL.......................................................3-20
CHANGING THE COOLANT...................................................................3-21
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ....................................................3-25
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT.........3-26
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE V-BELT .........................................3-27
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM....................................................3-28
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ....................................................3-29

CHASSIS .......................................................................................................3-30
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PEDAL ..........................................................3-30
ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE......................................................3-31
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................3-32
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................3-33
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ..................................................3-34
CHECKING THE PARKING BRAKE PADS ............................................3-34
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES AND BRAKE PIPES .........................3-35
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ...................................3-36
ADJUSTING THE SELECT LEVER SHIFT ROD....................................3-37
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ............................................3-38
CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL ............................................3-38
CHANGING THE FINAL GEAR OIL........................................................3-39
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL.........................................3-40
CHANGING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ........................................3-41
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DUST BOOTS ..........3-43
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM ..................................................3-43
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN.......................................................................3-44
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS .................................3-45
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS....................................3-48
CHECKING THE TIRES..........................................................................3-51
CHECKING THE WHEELS .....................................................................3-53
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES ....................................3-54
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL, ETC. .........................................................3-54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................................................................3-55
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY.......................................3-55
CHECKING THE FUSES ........................................................................3-61
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS.................................................3-64
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS...................................................3-64
CHANGING THE TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT BULB .........................................3-65
CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL ........................................................................................4-1
V-BELT COOLING DUCTS, MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PIPES..............4-1
INSTALLING THE V-BELT COOLING DUCTS.........................................4-4
SHIFT ARM ...............................................................................................4-5
HOSES AND LEADS.................................................................................4-6
ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ...................................................................4-8
INSTALLING THE ENGINE.....................................................................4-10

CYLINDER HEAD..........................................................................................4-11
REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD.......................................................4-14
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET............................................4-15
CHECKING THE TAPPET COVERS ......................................................4-15
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER......................................4-15
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD .......................................................4-16
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .....................................................4-17
ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT ..............................................................4-20
REMOVING THE ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT............................4-22
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT.................................................................4-22
CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM.....................................4-23
CHECKING THE ROCKER ARMS AND ROCKER ARM SHAFTS ........4-23
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS ..........................4-24
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS..................................................................4-27
REMOVING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ...............................4-28
CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ................................4-29
INSTALLING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ..............................4-33
CYLINDER AND PISTON..............................................................................4-36
REMOVING THE PISTON ......................................................................4-37
CHECKING THE CYLINDER AND PISTON ...........................................4-37
CHECKING THE PISTON RINGS...........................................................4-39
CHECKING THE PISTON PIN ................................................................4-40
INSTALLING THE PISTON AND CYLINDER .........................................4-41
AC MAGNETO...............................................................................................4-44
REMOVING THE AC MAGNETO ROTOR..............................................4-47
CHECKING THE STATOR COIL AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR ................................................................................................4-48
CHECKING THE STARTER CLUTCH ....................................................4-48
CHECKING THE TORQUE LIMITER......................................................4-49
INSTALLING THE AC MAGNETO ROTOR ............................................4-49
BALANCER GEARS AND OIL PUMP GEARS ............................................4-51
REMOVING THE BALANCER DRIVEN GEAR AND OIL PUMP
DRIVEN GEAR.......................................................................................4-53
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP DRIVE .......................................................4-53
CHECKING THE BALANCER DRIVE .....................................................4-53
INSTALLING THE BALANCER DRIVE GEAR, BALANCER DRIVEN
GEAR, AND OIL PUMP DRIVEN GEAR................................................4-54

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SHEAVES....................................................4-55
PRIMARY SHEAVE.................................................................................4-57
SECONDARY SHEAVE ..........................................................................4-58
REMOVING THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SHEAVES .................4-59
DISASSEMBLING THE SECONDARY SHEAVE....................................4-59
CHECKING THE PRIMARY SHEAVE ....................................................4-60
CHECKING THE SECONDARY SHEAVE ..............................................4-60
ASSEMBLING THE PRIMARY SHEAVE ................................................4-61
ASSEMBLING THE SECONDARY SHEAVE..........................................4-62
INSTALLING THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SHEAVES................4-64
CLUTCH ........................................................................................................4-65
REMOVING THE CLUTCH .....................................................................4-67
CHECKING THE CLUTCH......................................................................4-68
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH....................................................................4-69
CRANKCASE ................................................................................................4-70
TIMING CHAIN AND OIL FILTER ...........................................................4-70
CRANKCASE ..........................................................................................4-72
CRANKCASE BEARINGS.......................................................................4-73
SEPARATING THE CRANKCASE..........................................................4-74
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE.......................................4-74
CHECKING THE RELIEF VALVE ...........................................................4-74
CHECKING THE BEARINGS..................................................................4-75
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE ..............................................................4-75
ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE..........................................................4-75
INSTALLING THE SHIFT LEVER ...........................................................4-76
CRANKSHAFT AND OIL PUMP ...................................................................4-77
OIL PUMP ...............................................................................................4-78
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT ...........................................................4-79
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP ...................................................................4-79
CHECKING THE OIL STRAINER ...........................................................4-80
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT ............................................................4-80
ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP...............................................................4-81
INSTALLING THE CRANKSHAFT ..........................................................4-81
TRANSMISSION............................................................................................4-83
DRIVE AXLE ...........................................................................................4-85
REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION ........................................................4-87
CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS.............................................................4-87
CHECKING THE SHIFT DRUM ..............................................................4-88
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION .........................................................4-88
CHECKING THE SECONDARY SHAFT.................................................4-89
ASSEMBLING THE SHIFT FORK ASSEMBLY ...................................... 4-89
INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION .......................................................4-89

MIDDLE GEAR ..............................................................................................4-91
MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT ..........................................................................4-91
MIDDLE DRIVEN SHAFT........................................................................4-92
REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT .............................................4-94
REMOVING THE MIDDLE DRIVEN SHAFT...........................................4-95
CHECKING THE PINION GEARS ..........................................................4-98
SELECTING MIDDLE DRIVE AND DRIVEN GEAR SHIMS...................4-98
INSTALLING THE BEARING AND OIL SEALS .................................... 4-102
INSTALLING THE MIDDLE DRIVEN SHAFT .......................................4-103
INSTALLING THE MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT ..........................................4-105
MEASURING THE MIDDLE GEAR BACKLASH...................................4-106
CHAPTER 5
COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR AND COOLANT RESERVOIR ....................................................5-1
CHECKING THE RADIATOR....................................................................5-3
INSTALLING THE RADIATOR..................................................................5-4
THERMOSTAT ................................................................................................5-5
CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT..............................................................5-6
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT............................................................5-6
WATER PUMP.................................................................................................5-7
DISASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP....................................................5-9
CHECKING THE WATER PUMP ..............................................................5-9
ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP........................................................5-10
OIL COOLER.................................................................................................5-12
CHECKING THE OIL COOLER ..............................................................5-14
CHAPTER 6
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM............................................................................6-1
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ..................................................................................6-2
ECU SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION......................................................6-4
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION TABLE ..................................................6-5
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .................................................................6-6
DIAGNOSTIC MODE ................................................................................6-7
TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS ............................................................6-11
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR ...........................6-26
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ....................6-26

AIR FILTER CASE AND AIR INTAKE DUCT ...............................................6-28
INSTALLING THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND AIR FILTER CASE............6-31
FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK ....................................................................6-32
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK ................................................................6-34
REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP ...............................................................6-34
CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP BODY.....................................................6-35
CHECKING THE ROLLOVER VALVE ....................................................6-35
INSTALLING THE FUEL PUMP..............................................................6-35
INSTALLING THE FUEL HOSE ..............................................................6-36
THROTTLE BODY.........................................................................................6-37
REMOVING THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY .................................6-40
CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTOR ........................................................6-40
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY ......................................................6-40
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY................................6-41
CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP AND PRESSURE REGULATOR
OPERATION ..........................................................................................6-43
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR .................................................................................................6-44
CHAPTER 7
DRIVE TRAIN
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................7-1
CHECKING NOISES .................................................................................7-1
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .................................................................7-3
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL GEAR AND
DRIVE SHAFT ................................................................................................7-4
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS ........7-10
DISASSEMBLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ..........................................7-11
REMOVING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ASSEMBLY........................... 7-11
CHECKING THE FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS...................7-12
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEARS .............................................7-12
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR MOTOR .................................7-13
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS ..............7-13
ASSEMBLING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEARS.........................................7-15
ASSEMBLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ................................................7-17
MEASURING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LASH ..................................7-17
ADJUSTING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LASH....................................7-18
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OPERATION .........................7-19

REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND
DRIVE SHAFT ..............................................................................................7-20
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS...........7-28
ASSEMBLING THE REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS.................7-29
DISASSEMBLING THE FINAL GEAR CASE..........................................7-31
REMOVING THE FINAL DRIVE ROLLER BEARINGS...........................7-32
INSTALLING THE FINAL DRIVE ROLLER BEARINGS .........................7-32
POSITIONING THE FINAL DRIVE PINION GEAR AND RING
GEAR .....................................................................................................7-33
CHECKING THE DRIVE SHAFT.............................................................7-38
CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR CASE ....................................................7-38
MEASURING AND ADJUSTING THE FINAL GEAR LASH....................7-38
ASSEMBLING THE FINAL GEAR CASE................................................7-40
CHAPTER 8
CHASSIS
SEATS, ENCLOSURE, HOOD AND CARGO BED ........................................8-1
FRONT GUARD AND HOOD....................................................................8-1
SEATS, REAR CONSOLE AND INSTRUMENT PANELS........................8-2
REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL......................................................8-4
INSTALLING THE STEERING WHEEL ....................................................8-4
SIDE DOORS ............................................................................................8-5
PANELS AND FRONT CONSOLE............................................................8-6
REMOVING THE SIDE PANELS ..............................................................8-8
INSTALL THE SIDE PANELS ...................................................................8-8
CARGO BED .............................................................................................8-9
SKID PLATES .........................................................................................8-11
INSTALLING THE REAR SKID PLATE...................................................8-12
ENCLOSURE AND SEAT BELTS...........................................................8-13
INSTALLING THE ENCLOSURE ............................................................8-14
FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ......................................................................8-15
FRONT WHEELS ....................................................................................8-15
REAR WHEELS ......................................................................................8-17
CHECKING THE WHEELS .....................................................................8-19
CHECKING THE WHEEL HUBS.............................................................8-19
CHECKING THE BRAKE DISCS ............................................................8-20
INSTALLING THE WHEEL HUBS...........................................................8-20
INSTALLING THE WHEELS ...................................................................8-20

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.......................................................................8-21
FRONT BRAKE PADS ............................................................................8-21
REAR BRAKE PADS...............................................................................8-22
REPLACING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS...........................8-23
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................................................8-25
CHECKING THE MASTER CYLINDER ..................................................8-27
ASSEMBLING THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.................................8-27
INSTALLING THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ...................................8-28
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.......................................................................8-30
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS.......................................................................8-32
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ..........8-34
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ....................8-34
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ................8-35
INSTALLING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS ..................8-36
PARKING BRAKE.........................................................................................8-38
PARKING BRAKE PADS ........................................................................8-38
REPLACING THE PARKING BRAKE PADS ..........................................8-39
PARKING BRAKE ...................................................................................8-40
PARKING BRAKE DISC..........................................................................8-43
CHECKING THE PARKING BRAKE .......................................................8-44
CHECKING THE PARKING BRAKE DISC .............................................8-44
ASSEMBLING THE PARKING BRAKE...................................................8-44
PEDAL ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................8-47
STEERING SYSTEM.....................................................................................8-49
STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING ASSEMBLY .................................8-49
DISASSEMBLING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ...................................8-52
CHECKING THE STEERING JOINT.......................................................8-52
CHECKING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY..............................................8-52
ASSEMBLING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .........................................8-53
INSTALLING THE STEERING SYSTEM ................................................8-54
TIE-ROD AND STEERING KNUCKLE....................................................8-55
REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES .............................................8-56
CHECKING THE TIE-RODS ...................................................................8-56
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES..............................................8-56
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ...................................8-60
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS ............................................................8-62
CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS.............................................................8-62
HANDLING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS AND GAS CYLINDERS
(For models equipped with gas-oil damper shock absorbers)................8-64
DISPOSING OF A FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND GAS CYLINDER
(For models equipped with gas-oil damper shock absorbers)................8-65
CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS...................................8-65
INSTALLING THE FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER............................................................................................ 8-66

REAR KNUCKLE AND STABILIZER ...........................................................8-67
CHECKING THE REAR KNUCKLES ......................................................8-68
CHECKING THE STABILIZER................................................................8-68
REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER..........................................8-69
CHECKING THE REAR ARMS ...............................................................8-71
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND GAS CYLINDERS
(For models equipped with gas-oil damper shock absorbers)................8-71
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND GAS CYLINDER
(For models equipped with gas-oil damper shock absorbers)................8-72
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS .....................................8-72
INSTALLING THE REAR ARMS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.......8-73
CHAPTER 9
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS........................................................................9-1
CHECKING SWITCH CONTINUITY................................................................9-3
CHECKING THE SWITCHES..........................................................................9-4
CHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS ..........................................9-6
TYPES OF BULBS ....................................................................................9-6
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE BULBS .......................................9-7
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE BULB SOCKETS .......................9-8
IGNITION SYSTEM .........................................................................................9-9
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ..................................................................................9-9
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-10
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM ..................................................................9-14
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-14
STARTING CIRCUIT OPERATION.........................................................9-15
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-16
STARTER MOTOR........................................................................................9-19
CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR .....................................................9-21
ASSEMBLING THE STARTER MOTOR.................................................9-23
CHARGING SYSTEM....................................................................................9-24
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-24
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-25

LIGHTING SYSTEM ......................................................................................9-27
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-27
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-28
CHECKING THE LIGHTING SYSTEM....................................................9-30
SIGNALING SYSTEM ...................................................................................9-32
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-32
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-34
CHECKING THE SIGNALING SYSTEM .................................................9-36
COOLING SYSTEM.......................................................................................9-45
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-45
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-46
FUEL PUMP SYSTEM...................................................................................9-50
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-50
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-51
2WD/4WD SELECTING SYSTEM.................................................................9-53
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................9-53
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................9-54
CHAPTER 10
TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING FAILURE/HARD STARTING .....................................................10-1
FUEL SYSTEM........................................................................................10-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...........................................................................10-1
COMPRESSION SYSTEM......................................................................10-2
POOR IDLE SPEED PERFORMANCE .........................................................10-2
POOR IDLE SPEED PERFORMANCE...................................................10-2
POOR MEDIUM AND HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE................................10-2
POOR MEDIUM AND HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE .........................10-2
FAULTY DRIVE TRAIN.................................................................................10-3
FAULTY GEAR SHIFTING............................................................................10-4
HARD SHIFTING.....................................................................................10-4
SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT MOVE ..........................................................10-4
JUMPS OUT OF GEAR...........................................................................10-4

FAULTY CLUTCH PERFORMANCE ............................................................10-4
ENGINE OPERATES BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE ........................10-4
CLUTCH SLIPPING ................................................................................10-4
POOR STARTING PERFORMANCE......................................................10-4
POOR SPEED PERFORMANCE............................................................10-5
OVERHEATING.............................................................................................10-5
OVERHEATING ......................................................................................10-5
OVERCOOLING ............................................................................................10-5
COOLING SYSTEM ................................................................................10-5
FAULTY BRAKE ...........................................................................................10-5
POOR BRAKING EFFECT......................................................................10-5
SHOCK ABSORBER MALFUNCTION .........................................................10-6
MALFUNCTION.......................................................................................10-6
UNSTABLE HANDLING................................................................................10-6
UNSTABLE HANDLING ..........................................................................10-6
LIGHTING SYSTEM ......................................................................................10-6
HEADLIGHT DOES NOT COME ON ......................................................10-6
BULB BURNT OUT .................................................................................10-6

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GEN
INFO
EBS00009
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
EBS00010
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number 1is
stamped into the frame.
EBS00011
MODEL LABEL
The model label 1is affixed to the frame
under the driver seat. Record the information
on this label in the space provided. This infor-
mation will be needed to order spare parts.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION