Target audience:
Recreational riders and DIY owners performing their own maintenance and basic servicing on the Blaster 200
Manual advantage:
Factory-style owner's guide covering operation, safety, pre-ride checks, periodic maintenance, and troubleshooting specific to the YFS200N
Format advantage:
Searchable PDF compatible with all versions of Windows and Mac
Feature 1:
Complete safety information including location of warning and specification labels
Feature 2:
Operating techniques for riding, turning, hill climbing, and reverse driving
Feature 3:
Pre-operation checklists and periodic maintenance schedules
Feature 4:
Troubleshooting charts and specifications appendix
Coverage:
Machine identification, controls, riding operation, pre-operation checks, maintenance, adjustments, troubleshooting, storage, and specifications
Manual type:
Owners manual (operation and maintenance guide)
Page count:
N/A - not specified for this edition
Delivery method:
Instant digital download
Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
Controls:
Main switch, throttle lever, speed limiter, brake levers and pedal, parking brake, shift pedal, drive select lever, recoil starter, fuel cock, starter choke
Identification:
Key identification number, vehicle identification number, model label, identification numbers record
Starting and warm-up:
Starting a cold engine, starting a warm engine, warming up, engine break-in
Riding techniques:
Start out and accelerate, decelerate, shifting, turning, climbing uphill, riding downhill, crossing a slope, crossing shallow water, rough terrain, sliding and skidding, reverse driving
Pre-operation checks:
Fuel, engine oil, brakes, tires, throttle lever, fittings and fasteners, lights, switches, battery
Fluids and lubrication:
Engine oil, transfer gear oil, final gear oil, differential gear oil, lubrication points
Maintenance procedures:
Periodic maintenance, wheel removal and installation, front axle boots, cable inspection, spark plug inspection, air filter cleaning
Adjustments:
Front and rear brake adjustment, clutch adjustment, throttle lever free play, carburetor adjustment, idle speed, valve clearance, headlight beam, rear shock absorber adjustment
Electrical:
Battery replenishing, fuse replacement, headlight bulb replacement
Brakes:
Front and rear brake shoe inspection and adjustment, brake lever free play
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting section with troubleshooting chart
Storage:
Preparation for storage and cleaning procedures
Appendix:
Specifications, noise regulation, maintenance record, limited warranty, extended service information
Tool kit:
Onboard tool kit contents and use
Depth level:
Owner-level operation and maintenance, with adjustment and troubleshooting procedures suitable for home servicing
Parts information:
N/A - this is an owners manual, not a parts catalog
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine type:
Single-cylinder two-stroke, air-cooled
Displacement:
195 cc (YFS200)
Lubrication:
Autolube oil injection system
Starter system:
Recoil starter with starter choke
Fuel system:
Mikuni carburetor with fuel cock
Fuel type:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Ignition:
CDI (capacitor discharge ignition)
Maintenance Specifications
Spark plug:
Inspection and gap adjustment covered in manual
Valve clearance:
N/A - two-stroke engine, no valves; reed valve intake
Performance figures:
N/A - not specified in this owners manual
Transmission type:
Six-speed constant-mesh manual transmission
Clutch:
Wet, multi-plate manual clutch
Shifting:
Left-foot shift pedal
Drivetrain:
Final gear, differential gear, and transfer gear with chain final drive
Reverse:
Reverse driving procedure covered via drive select lever
Lubrication:
Transfer gear oil, final gear oil, and differential gear oil change intervals included
Safety labels:
Location of warning and specification labels documented
Speed limiter:
Adjustable speed limiter on the throttle lever for less experienced riders
Operator training:
Special techniques and skills for safe riding, including judgement and riding with care
Braking:
Independent front brake lever and rear brake pedal/lever with parking brake
Crash test information:
N/A - crash test ratings do not apply to ATVs
Pre-ride safety:
Pre-operation checks and safety inspection checklist
Terrain guidance:
Be careful where you ride; guidance for slopes, water, and rough terrain
What to do if:
Emergency procedures section included
Schedule:
Periodic maintenance chart with lubrication points
Engine oil:
Replacement procedure and level checks
Gear oils:
Transfer gear, final gear, and differential gear oil replacement intervals
Air filter:
Cleaning procedure
Spark plug:
Inspection and adjustment
Cables and controls:
Cable inspection, throttle lever and brake free play adjustment
Brake shoes:
Front and rear brake shoe wear limits and inspection
Tires:
Tire pressure measurement and tire wear limit
Chain and drivetrain:
Wheel removal/installation and front axle boot inspection
Spark arrester:
Spark arrester cleaning procedure
Manufacturer:
Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, and marine products
Model history:
The Blaster (YFS200) was introduced in 1988 as an entry-level sport ATV and became one of the best-selling sport quads; 2001 is the N-suffix model year
Production location:
N/A - not specified for this model
Model evolution:
The two-stroke 195 cc Blaster remained largely unchanged through its run until it was discontinued after 2006