Target Audience:
Recreational riders, sport ATV owners, and DIY home mechanics performing their own service
Purpose:
Basic understanding of machine features, operation, and riding techniques
Skill Level:
Written for riders developing special techniques and skills necessary to ride the machine
Simplicity:
Air-cooled 2-stroke design is lightweight and easy for owners to service themselves
Class Standing:
Long-established entry-level sport ATV in Yamaha's lineup
Parts Support:
Wide aftermarket and OEM parts availability due to long production run
Engine:
195cc air-cooled 2-stroke single
Transmission:
6-speed constant-mesh manual with clutch
2WD:
Rear-wheel drive with drive select lever
Controls:
Speed limiter, parking brake, front carrier and rear carrier racks
Manual Type:
Owners manual (operation, maintenance, and basic service)
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Compatible:
All versions of Windows & Mac
Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
Coverage:
Controls, riding operation, pre-operation checks, periodic maintenance, adjustments, troubleshooting, specifications
Extras:
Maintenance record, noise regulation information, limited warranty and extended service details
Identification Records:
Key identification number, vehicle identification number, and model label recording pages
Labels:
Location of the warning and specification labels
Control Functions:
Main switch, indicator lights, handlebar switches, throttle lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal and lever, parking brake, shift pedal
Drive Select Lever:
Operation of the drive select lever and reverse driving procedure
Starting:
Recoil starter, starting a cold engine, starting a warm engine, warming up, engine break-in
Fuel System Controls:
Fuel tank cap, fuel cock, starter choke
Speed Limiter:
Throttle-actuating speed limiter adjustment
Storage:
Storage box, front carrier, and rear carrier usage
Basic Riding:
Starting out, accelerating, decelerating, shifting, and turning
Terrain Riding:
Climbing uphill, riding downhill, crossing a slope, riding over rough terrain
Water and Sliding:
Crossing through shallow water, sliding and skidding
Judgment Skills:
Ride with care and good judgment, be careful where you ride, getting to know your machine
Emergency:
What to do if guidance for abnormal situations
Checks:
Front and rear brakes, throttle lever, fittings and fasteners, lights, switches, battery
Tires:
How to measure tire pressure, tire wear limit
Fluids:
Engine oil, transfer gear oil, final gear and differential gear oil, fuel
Maintenance and Adjustment
Periodic Maintenance:
Lubrication, cable inspection, spark plug inspection, air filter cleaning, spark arrester cleaning
Adjustments:
Carburetor adjustment, idle speed, valve clearance, throttle lever free play, clutch adjustment, front and rear brake adjustment, brake lever free play
Headlight:
Headlight bulb replacement and headlight beam adjustment
Brakes:
Front and rear brake shoe inspection, wheel removal and installation
Electrical:
Battery replenishing, fuse replacement, front axle boots
Fluid Replacement:
Engine oil change, transfer gear oil replacement, final gear oil, differential gear oil replacement
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting section and troubleshooting chart
Specifications:
Complete machine specifications
Records:
Maintenance record, identification numbers record
Warranty:
Limited warranty and extended service information
Storage:
Cleaning and off-season storage procedures
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
Primary Engine:
Single 2-stroke gasoline engine
Displacement:
195 cc (YFS200 designation)
Lubrication:
Autolube oil injection system
Performance and Fuel System
Carburetor:
Carbureted fuel system with manual fuel cock and starter choke
Starting:
Recoil starter with starter choke
Exhaust:
Spark-arrested muffler with spark arrester cleaning procedure
Rated Output:
N/A - consult specifications section of the manual for certified figures
Standard Transmission:
6-speed constant-mesh manual transmission
Clutch:
Manual wet clutch with cable actuation and clutch adjustment procedure
Shifting:
Shift pedal operated gear selection
Reverse:
Reverse driving via the drive select lever
Final Drive:
Chain drive to rear axle
Transfer Gear:
Transfer gear oil level checks and replacement procedure
Final Gear:
Final gear oil maintenance
Differential Gear:
Differential gear oil replacement procedure
Passive and Operating Safety
Warning Labels:
Location of warning and specification labels documented in the manual
Safety Information:
Dedicated important safety information chapter for operators
Speed Limiter:
Adjustable throttle speed limiter for new or less experienced riders
Parking Brake:
Mechanical parking brake with lever/pedal
Ratings:
N/A - ATVs are not subject to passenger-vehicle crash testing; rider training is recommended
Operator Protection:
Helmet, eye protection, and protective gear use emphasized in safety guidance
Periodic Maintenance:
Scheduled periodic maintenance and lubrication chart included in the manual
Break-In:
Engine break-in procedure with oil change after initial period
Record Keeping:
Maintenance record section for logging completed service
Engine Oil:
Engine oil level checks and replacement procedure covered
Transfer Gear Oil:
Level checks and replacement procedure
Final and Differential Gear Oil:
Level checks and replacement procedures
Fuel:
Recommended fuel guidance for the 2-stroke engine
Spark Plug:
Spark plug inspection and replacement
Air Filter:
Air filter cleaning at regular intervals
Spark Arrester:
Spark arrester cleaning procedure
Brake Shoes:
Front and rear brake shoe inspection
Cables:
Cable inspection, clutch, throttle, and brake free-play adjustments
Tires:
Tire pressure measurement and tire wear limit checks