2001 YAMAHA YFM400F warning

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CON-
TAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following nota-
tions:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED!
WARNING

Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ........... 3-3
Key identification number ................. 3-5
Vehicle identification number ........... 3-5
Model label ......................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights .................................... 4-3
Coolant temperature indicator light
checking method .............................. 4-7
Speedometer .................................... 4-11
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-13
Handlebar switches .......................... 4-15
Throttle lever .................................... 4-21
Speed limiter .................................... 4-23
Front brake lever .............................. 4-25Rear brake pedal and lever.............. 4-27
Drive select lever .............................. 4-29
Recoil starter..................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-33
Starter (choke) “ ” ........................ 4-35
Seat ................................................... 4-37
Storage box ...................................... 4-39
Front carrier ...................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-39
Front shock absorber
adjustment...................................... 4-41
Rear shock absorber
adjustment...................................... 4-45
Auxiliary DC jack .............................. 4-49
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil .......................................... 5-15
Final gear oil ..................................... 5-19
Differential gear oil .......................... 5-21
Throttle lever .................................... 5-21
Fittings and Fasteners...................... 5-21
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
Read and understand all of the labels on your
machine. They contain important information
for safe and proper operation of your ATV.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a
label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your
Yamaha dealer.

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UNDERWARNING5FE-21697-00
NEVER operate this ATV if you areunder age 16. Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.

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WARNING5FE-21568-11
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE
GEARNEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADSNEVER CARRY
PASSENGERSNEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOLNEVER operate :• without proper training or instruction.
• at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
• on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
• with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.ALWAYS :• use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and in turns.
• avoid paved surfaces-pavement may
seriously affect handling and control. LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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WARNING5FE-21696-01
IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE :
Set with tires cold
• Recommended : FRONT : 25 kPa, { 0.25 kgf/cm
2}, 3.6 psi
REAR : 25 kPa, { 0.25 kgf/cm2}, 3.6 psi
• Minimum : FRONT : 22 kPa, { 0.22 kgf/cm2}, 3.2 psi
REAR : 22 kPa, { 0.22 kgf/cm2}, 3.2 psi
• Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.LOADING / TRAILER TOWING• Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling.
Read owner's manual before loading or towing.
• When loading with cargo or towing a trailer :
Reduce speed and allow more room to stop.
Avoid hills and rough terrain.
• Maximum Vehicle Load : 210 kg, (463 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories
(and if applicable, trailer tongue weight).

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For the United Kingdom and Oceania
WARNING
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER ride as a
passenger.5FE-2151H-01
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Pour le Royaume-Uni et l’Océanie
Para el Reino Unido y Oceanía
WARNING
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER ride as a
passenger.5FE-2151H-01
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WARNING
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER ride as a
passenger.5FE-2151H-01
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WARNING

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Always turn off the engine when refuel-
ing.
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Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
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Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot lights
of water heaters and clothes dryers. Gas-
oline can catch fire and you could be
burned.
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When transporting the machine in anoth-
er vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and
that the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
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Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gas-
oline spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.