2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA tow

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1. Front brake lever
1. Levier de frein avant
1. Palanca del freno delantero
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to ap-
ply the front brake.

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Rear brake pedal and lever
The brake pedal is located on the right side of
the machine and the brake lever is located on
the left handlebar. Push down on the pedal or
pull the lever toward the handlebar to apply
the rear brake.
1. Rear brake lever
1. Levier de frein arrière
1. Palanca del freno trasero
1. Rear brake pedal
1. Pédale de frein arrière
1. Pedal del freno trasero

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Loading
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and
handling of an ATV. You must use common
sense and good judgment when carrying car-
go or towing a trailer. Keep the following
points in mind:
●Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
●Vehicle loading limit (total weight of car-
go, rider and accessories, and tongue
weight): 220 kg
●Front carrier: 45 kg
●Rear carrier: 85 kg
●Storage box: 2 kg
●Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 550 kg
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 15 kg

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●Do not exceed the maximum tongue
weight. You can measure tongue weight
with a bathroom scale. Put the tongue of the
loaded trailer on the scale with the tongue
at hitch height. Adjust the load in the trailer,
if necessary, to reduce the weight on hitch.
If you are carrying cargo and towing a trail-
er, include the tongue weight in the maxi-
mum vehicle load limit.
●Load cargo on the carrier as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible. Put cargo
at the front of the rear carrier. Center the
load from side to side.
●Tie down cargo securely to the carriers.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot move
around. A shifting load can cause an acci-
dent.
●Make sure the load does not interfere with
controls or your ability to see where you are
going.

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●Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it
is good practice not to exceed low range
whenever you are carrying heavier loads or
when towing a trailer.
●Allow more braking distance. A heavier ve-
hicle takes longer to stop.
●Avoid making sharp turns unless at very
slow speeds.
●Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose ter-
rain carefully. Added weight affects the sta-
bility and handling of the ATV.
WARNING
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this
ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly could cause changes in
vehicle handling which could lead to an acci-
dent. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed when
carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow great-
er distance for braking.

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1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footboard.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied extérieur.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie exterior.
As you approach a curve, slow down and be-
gin to turn the handlebars in the desired direc-
tion. As you do so, put your weight on the
footboard to the outside of the turn (opposite
your desired direction) and lean your upper
body into the turn. Use the throttle to maintain
an even speed through the turn. This maneu-
ver will let the wheel on the inside of the turn
slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make the turn
properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow
speed many times in a large off-road area with
no obstacles. If an incorrect technique is used,
your ATV may continue to go straight. If the
ATV doesn’t turn, come to a stop and then
practice the procedure again. If the riding sur-
face is slippery or loose, it may help to position
more of your weight over the front wheels by
moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you
should be able to perform it at higher speeds
or in tighter curves.

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●If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are
trying to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have for-
ward speed. If not, stop, dismount on the
uphill side of the ATV and physically turn
the ATV around. If the ATV starts to slip
backwards DO NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE
- the ATV may tip over on top of you. Dis-
mount the ATV on the uphill side. (See pag-
es 7-45 ~ 7-53.)
●If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned
towards the uphill side of the ATV to main-
tain proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip,
steer down the hill (if there are no obstacles
in your way) to regain balance. If you dis-
cover that the ATV is going to tip over, dis-
mount on the uphill side. (See pages 7-59 ~
7-61.)

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CAUTION:
Excessive water pressure may cause water
seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and electrical de-
vices. Many expensive repair bills have result-
ed from improper high pressure detergent
applications such as those available in coin-
operated car washers.
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been
hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm
water and mild, detergent-type soap. An
old toothbrush or bottle brush is handy
for hard-to-get-at places.
5. Rinse the machine off immediately with
clean water and dry all surfaces with a
chamois, clean towel or soft absorbent
cloth.
6. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery
cleaner to keep the cover pliable and
glossy.