2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA warning light

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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
Oil temperature warning light
checking method .............................. 4-5
Speedometer .................................... 4-11
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-11
Handlebar switches .......................... 4-13
Throttle lever .................................... 4-19
Speed limiter .................................... 4-21
Front brake lever .............................. 4-23Rear brake pedal and lever.............. 4-25
Parking brake .................................... 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
Rear shock absorber
adjustment...................................... 4-41
Auxiliary DC connector .................... 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil .......................................... 5-15
Final gear oil/Differential
gear oil ............................................ 5-19
Throttle lever .................................... 5-19
Fittings and Fasteners...................... 5-21
Lights................................................. 5-211
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WARNING
●Always turn off the engine when refuel-
ing.
●Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
●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.
●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.
●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.

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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.

4-5
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Oil temperature warning light checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “RUN”.
Oil temperature warning
light does not come on.Oil temperature warning
light comes on.
Check engine oil temperature.
Oil temperature warning
light does not come on.
Engine oil temperature
and electrical circuit are
OK. Go ahead with riding.
Push start switch with the
transmission in neutral.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
Oil tempera-
ture is low.
Allow to cool.
Oil tempera-
ture is high.Oil temperature
warning light comes
on momentarily.

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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your ma-
chine into neutral, high, low or reverse. Refer
to page 6-11 for the drive select lever opera-
tion.
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until
engagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully,
being careful not to pull the rope all the way
out.
WARNING
Put the transmission in neutral and set the
parking brake before starting the engine or the
ATV could start to move unexpectedly, which
could cause an accident.
1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable

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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha machines receive a rigid in-
spection before shipment from the factory,
trouble may occur during operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression, or igni-
tion systems can cause poor starting and loss
of power. The troubleshooting chart describes
a quick, easy procedure for making checks. If
your machine requires any repair, take it to a
Yamaha dealer.
The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-how to
properly service your machine. Use only genu-
ine Yamaha parts on your machine. Imitation
parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they are
often inferior. Consequently, they have a short-
er service life and can lead to expensive repair
bills.
WARNING
Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe inju-
ry or property damage. Make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.