2001 YAMAHA YFM400F stop start

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Coolant temperature warning light checking method
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Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
Coolant temperature warning
light does not come on.
Coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
Coolant temperature
warning light does
not come on.
Coolant temperature and
electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Push the start switch with the
transmission in the neutral position.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
Coolant temperature
warning light comes
on momentarily.

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Handlebar switches
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Light switch
Turn the switch to the “ ” position to switch
on the low beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “ ” position to switch
on the high beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position to switch
off the headlight and the taillight.
CAUTION:

Do not use the headlight with the engine
turned off for more than thirty minutes. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
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Engine stop switch
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“ ” position. The engine stop switch con-
trols ignition and can be used at all times to
stop the engine, especially in an emergency.
The engine will not start or run when the en-
gine stop switch is turned to “ ”.
1. Lights switch
2. Engine stop switch
3. Start switch “ ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur
3. Contacteur du démarreur “ ”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “ ”
1. Interruptor de luces
2. Interruptor de paro del motor
3. Interruptor de arranque “ ”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “ ”

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Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.
CAUTION:

See starting instructions prior to starting the
engine. (See page 6-3 for details.)
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. Lights switch
2. Engine stop switch
3. Start switch “ ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur
3. Contacteur du démarreur “ ”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “ ”
1. Interruptor de luces
2. Interruptor de paro del motor
3. Interruptor de arranque “ ”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “ ”

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Starting a cold engine
WARNING

Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
1. Apply the rear brake lever.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the en-
gine stop switch to “ ”.
4. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral
or park position.

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1. Drive select lever
a. L (Low)
b. H (High)
c. N (Neutral)
d. R (Reverse)
e. P (Park)
1. Levier de présélection
a. L (Rapport inférieur)
b. H (Rapport supérieur)
c. N (Point mort)
d. R (Marche arrière)
e. P (Stationnement)
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
a. L (Baja)
b. H (Alta)
c. N (Punto muerto)
d. R (Marcha atrás)
e. P (Estacionamiento)
2. Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse
to Park
NOTE:

The drive select lever cannot be shifted into or
from reverse or park without applying the rear
brake.
a. Bring the machine to a complete stop and
return the throttle lever to the closed posi-
tion.
b. Apply the rear brake pedal.
c. Shift from neutral to reverse or from re-
verse to park and vice versa by moving
the drive select lever along the shift guide.
NOTE:

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When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. If the light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
the reverse indicator light electrical circuit.
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Due to the synchronizing mechanism in
the engine, the light may not come on un-
til the ATV starts moving.

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With the engine idling, shift the drive select le-
ver into low or high. Then release the parking
brake. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly.
The centrifugal clutch will engage and you will
start to accelerate. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly, the front wheels may lift off the
ground resulting in a loss of directional con-
trol. Avoid higher speeds until you are thor-
oughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.CAUTION:Do not shift from low to high or vice versa
without coming to a complete stop. Damageto the engine or drive train may occur.

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If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you be-
lieve you can continue up the hill, restart care-
fully to make sure you do not lift the front
wheels which could cause you to lose control.
If you are unable to continue up the hill, dis-
mount the ATV on the uphill side. Physically
turn the ATV around and then descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply ei-
ther brake abruptly. If you are in 2WD, apply
only the front brake. When this ATV is in 4WD,
all wheels (front and rear) are interconnected
by the drive train. This means that applying ei-
ther the front brake or the rear brake will brake
all wheels. When descending hills, using either
brake lever or the brake pedal will brake the
wheels on the downhill side. Avoid sudden ap-
plication of either the front or rear brake be-
cause the wheels on the uphill side could come
off the ground. The ATV could easily tip over
backwards. Apply both the front and rear
brakes gradually, or dismount the ATV imme-
diately on the uphill side.

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WHAT TO DO IF...
This section is designed to be a reference
guide only. Be sure to read each section on
riding techniques completely.
WHAT TO DO...l
If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it
to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the
turning maneuvers again. Be sure you are
putting your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn. Position your weight
over the front wheels for better control.
(See pages 7-39 ~ 7-43.)
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If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If
necessary, gradually let off the throttle
and/or steer to the outside of the turn. (See
pages 7-39 ~ 7-43.)
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If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have
the room. Applying the brakes or accelerat-
ing is not recommended until you have cor-
rected the slide. (See pages 7-71 ~ 7-73.)