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Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 1 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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Please fill out and return the warranty registration form located on the back pages of this manual. Yerf-Dog is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
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FORWARD Thank you for choosing the SCOUT by Yerf-Dog. You are about to experience the most practical, well engineered Compact Utility Vehicle (CUV). We expect this vehicle to last for years to come with proper user operation and maintenance. We would like to facilitate this by recommending that you read and follow all proper user operation and maintenance recommendations in this owner's manual.
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This product contains or emits chemicals or substances that have been determined by the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Page 4 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
Licensed drivers differ in skills, physical abilities, and judgment. Some licensed drivers may not be able to operate a Yerf-Dog SCOUT safely. Never allow anyone to operate a Yerf-Dog SCOUT who is not a licensed driver or at least 16 years of age or who has not first read this owner’s manual. Never allow anyone to use this vehicle if he or she does not have the ability or judgement to operate it safely in accordance with the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the vehicle itself.
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• No one under 16 years of age or without a valid drivers license should ever operate this vehicle. Also, never leave unattended minors in the vehicle. Allowing either one could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 7 Manual # 06361 •...
THE LEFT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CHOKE CHOKE TRAVEL = 3/16” - 5/16” LOCATED ON DASH Page 8 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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ON PARK BRAKE PANEL LOCATED ON DRIVETRAIN WARNING DO NOT STEP ON STEERING WHEEL OR USE EXCESSIVE FORCE Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 9 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
The SCOUT vehicle Serial Number and Engine Serial Number are important for model identification when registering your vehicle, obtaining insurance or whenever replacement parts are required. If your vehicle is stolen these numbers are essential to the recovery and identification of your SCOUT vehicle.
Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the transmission. www.yerf-dog.com Page 11 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
Figure 4 Accelerator Pedal WARNING • Do not start or operate a SCOUT vehicle with a sticky or improperly operating throttle. A sticky or improperly operating throttle could cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death. • Always contact your Service Center for service repairs whenever throttle problems arise.
HOUR METER The SCOUT vehicle is equipped with an hour meter, located on the dash panel to the left of the steering column (Figure 8). The hour meter should be used by the trained technician in order to track vehicle usage and determine when periodic service procedures are required.
Owners: Review the information in this manual with any person who may be operating this SCOUT vehicle. It is up to you to instruct other riders in the proper and safe way to operate a SCOUT vehicle. Set boundaries and adhere to them, keeping everyone’s safety foremost in your mind. Never allow anyone under 16 (including any children) to operate this SCOUT vehicle.
Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by your SCOUT vehicle Retailer/Service Center or a trained technician. • Transmision Gear Shift Lever: Check for proper operation. See Transmision Gear Shift Lever on page 11.
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It is strongly recommended that owners not install any non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplied equipment on a Yerf-Dog SCOUT in order to increase its speed or power. Do not make any modification to the Yerf-Dog SCOUT for that purpose. Any modification of the vehicle’s original equipment may substantially increase the risk of serious injury or death.
SCOUT VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIOD The break-in period for your SCOUT vehicle is the time it takes for the vehicle to use up the first full tank of gasoline. This break-in period is vital to the efficiency, performance and long engine life.
NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with an automatically engaging prop rod. Never tamper with or alter prop rod assembly or operation. Figure 9 Bed Latch Figure 10 Prop Rod Page 18 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to overturn, possibly resulting in severe personal injury or death. Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 19 Manual # 06361 •...
• Reduce normal driving speed when transporting a vehicle or trailer. Page 20 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
Use an automotive-type 12-volt battery charger rated at 10 amps or less. 3. Seal the fuel tank. Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 21 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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4. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 36. 5. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 14. Page 22 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
Regular and consistent vehicle maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and expensive repairs that result from neglect. Please use the SCOUT CUV Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 14 and the following Periodic Service Schedule and Periodic Lubrication Schedule to keep the vehicle in proper working condition.
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Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Page 24 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
Use the following chart to record periodic maintenance work. Maintenance Servicing Servicing Center Remarks Interval Record Date or Person www.yerf-dog.com Page 25 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
NOTE: Using multi-grade oils (5W-20, 1OW-30, and 1OW-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently when using them. Page 26 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
Figure 14 Oil Filter Cap / O-Ring / Screen / Spring TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE 1. Run SCOUT vehicle for at least five (5) minutes or until warm. Turn off unit and remove the ignition key. 2. Place a suitable container for draining oil beneath the rear of engine.
Call a physician immediately. - Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately. Page 28 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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Before reusing, take the battery to your Service Center for testing and recharging. Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 29 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
The best and safest way to clean your SCOUT vehicle is with a garden hose and a pail of mild soap and water (NOTE: Do not use any ammonia based products). Use a professional type washing mitten, cleaning the upper body first and the lower parts last.
SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Please carefully follow the following YERF-DOG CUV SCOUT assembly instructions. If you prefer, we can arrange for an independent,local service center to assemble your SCOUT for you at a minimal assembly cost. Precise manufacturing, assembly and quality care has prepared this SCOUT vehicle for use. Before...
Lay cargo box base flat and attach to vehicle frame using Bolts (#20), Washers (#21) and Nuts (#22). Attach Gate Pin as shown. Page 32 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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Step 1 Attach Cross Member to driver and passenger side brush guards using Bolts (#07). Step 1 Page 34 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554...
The following information is provided to help you identify probable questions you may have about the operation of your SCOUT vehicle. See your Service Center with any additional questions you may have. Contact Yerf-Dog Customer Service to find a service center near you - 1-888-926-6554.
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Battery 12v 175 amps Headlights 12v Single Beam, 35 watt Ignition Key Switch, Capacitive Discharge (CDI) Page 36 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
SCOUT VEHICLE PARTS LIST Please use this SCOUT vehicle parts list with illustrations to correctly identify the quality assembly part(s) required. To order or inquire about replacement parts, please first find the part(s) listed here and have the FFA part number ready when you contact us by any one of the following methods.
D-5 CYLINDER Item DESCRIPTION FFA PART # CYLINDER 04839 CYLINDER GASKET 04840 DOWEL PIN 04819 Page 38 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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RUBBER WASHER 04861 6-13 LIFE HOSE OUTLET 04862 6-14 RIGHT HOSE INLET 04863 6-15 PLAIN WASHER 04864 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 39 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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DUCT L. CRANKCASE COVER 04876 BREATHER HOSE CLIP 04877 DUST PROOF RUBBER 04878 8-10 TAPPING SCREW 04855 Page 40 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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BREATHER TUBE 05029 14-1-23 CLIP 05030 14-1-24 BREATHER TUBE ASS’Y 05031 14-2 HEX FLANGE BOLT 05032 www.yerf-dog.com Page 41 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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05044 15-11 FUEL TUBE D 05045 15-12 CLIP 05030 15-13 CLIP 05047 15-14 THROTTLE CABLE 05048 Page 42 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT 05060 16-13 HEX WASHER FACE BOLT 05061 16-14 RUBBER CAP 04791 16-15 RUBBER CAP 05063 www.yerf-dog.com Page 43 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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E RING 05106 19-2-7 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT 05107 19-2-8 SPRING 05108 19-3 HEX FLANGE BOLT 05109 Page 44 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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POWER PORT 04768 21-13-1 RUBBER WASHER 05152 21-14 MAIN KEY SWITCH ASS'Y 04770 21-15 STRAP 05154 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 45 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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ASSY; BRUSHGUARD; SILVER W/ HARDWARE 05414 SEAT BACK LEFT 05165 SEAT BACK RIGHT 05166 CONTINUED > Page 46 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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BOLTS; U; 5/16 - 18X1 - 3/8X3 06105 NUT; NYLOCK; 5/16 - 18; C2 9 HH1256T BRACKET 06091 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 47 Model # 34911 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554...
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05193 WASHER; FLAT; 1/8; BLACK OXIDE 05194 CABLE THROTTLE; CUV 04144 ASSY; SEAT FRAME; BLACK 04662 Page 48 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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WASHER; FLAT; 4MM; CUV 05200 NUT; NYLOCK; 4MM; CUV 05201 SHIFTER MOUNT FACE PLATE; CUV 05310 www.yerf-dog.com Page 49 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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CABLE; SHIFT; 144”; CUV 04741 WIRE HARNESS; FRONT (UNDER DASH PANEL) 04670 CABLE; SPLITTER (IN FRONT OF FIREWALL) 04665 Page 50 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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NUT; NYLOCK; 1/4-20; BLACK ZINC 04767 BOLT; 1/2-20X3; GR5; BLACK ZINC 04694 NUT; LOCK; 1/2; CUV 04695 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual www.yerf-dog.com Page 51 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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ASSY; WDMT; MAIN FRAME; BLACK; CUV 04654 BUMPER; RECESSED; VIBRATION DAMPENER; RUBBER 06172 SCREW; #10-16 X 1-1/2”; HEX HEAD 06177 Page 52 www.yerf-dog.com Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Model # 34911 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05...
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NUT; CENTER LOCK; 1/4-20 04230 ASSY; HITCH; REAR; W/HARDWARE 04731 ASSY; DRIVE TRAIN; COMPLETE 06354 BRAKE BARREL 05674 www.yerf-dog.com Page 53 Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV Owners Manual Manual # 06361 • Revision C - 2/05 For questions in USA, 888-926-6554 Model # 34911...
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As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Yerf-Dog may deny warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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Please use this form to send us any comments on your experience with the Yerf-Dog SCOUT CUV. We appreciate your comments. Please Fax, Email or Mail your comments to our Yerf-Dog Customer Service Center. SCOUT Feedback Flexible Flyer Wheel Goods 100 Tubb Ave.
Warranty service must be performed by a designated service center authorized by Yerf-Dog to sell and/or service the type of product involved, which will use only new or remanufactured parts or components furnished by Yerf-Dog. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor.
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