2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA engine overheat

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1. Four-wheel drive indicator light “4WD”
2. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
3. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
4. Oil temperature indicator light “OIL TEMP”
1. Témoin 4 × 4 “4WD”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “REVERSE”
3. Témoin de point mort “NEUTRAL”
4. Témoin d’avertissement de la température d’huile “OIL TEMP”
1. Luz de control del modo de tracción de cuatro
ruedas “4WD”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “REVERSE”
3. Luz de control de punto muerto “NEUTRAL”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del aceite “OIL TEMP”
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Indicator lights
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Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
This indicator light comes on when the trans-
mission is in reverse.
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Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
This indicator light comes on when the trans-
mission is in neutral.
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Oil temperature warning light “OIL TEMP”
When the oil temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the en-
gine oil temperature is too hot. If the warning
light comes on during operation, stop the en-
gine as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the
engine to cool down for about 10 minutes.
CAUTION:
●The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.
●Restart after making sure that the warn-
ing light is out. Continuous use while the
warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.

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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope. Apply the rear brake lever and push
down the lock plate to apply the parking brake.
Squeeze the rear brake lever to release the
parking brake.
WARNING
●Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is
not applied. This could cause loss of con-
trol or a collision.
●Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance
which could cause an accident. You could
also wear out the brakes prematurely.
1. Lock plate
1. Verrou
1. Placa de bloqueo

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8. Reinstall the element to the element
guide.
9. Reinstall the element assembly and parts
removed for access.
NOTE:
The air filter element should be cleaned every
20 ~ 40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubri-
cated more often if the machine is operated in
extremely dusty areas. Each time filter element
maintenance is performed, check the air inlet
to the filter case for obstructions. Check the air
cleaner rubber joint to the carburetor and man-
ifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fit-
tings securely to avoid the possibility of
unfiltered air entering the engine.
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine with the air filter el-
ement removed. This will allow unfiltered air
to enter, causing rapid engine wear and possi-
ble engine damage. Additionally, operation
without the filter element will affect carbure-
tor jetting with subsequent poor performance
and possible engine overheating.