2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA stop start

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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...
●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.)
●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.)
●If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have
the room.
Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See pages 7-69 ~ 7-71.)

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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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Idle speed adjustment
NOTE:
A diagnostic tachometer must be used for this
procedure.
1. Start the engine and warm it up for a few
minutes at approximately 1,000 to
2,000 r/min. Occasionally rev the engine
to 4,000 to 5,000 r/min. The engine is
warm when it quickly responds to the
throttle.
2. Connect the tachometer and set the idle to
the specified idling speed by adjusting the
throttle stop screw. Turn the screw in to
increase engine speed, and out to de-
crease engine speed.
Specified idle speed:
1,350 ~ 1,450 r/min
1. Throttle stop screw
1. Vis d’arrêt de l’accélérateur
1. Tornillo de tope del acelerador

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7. Automotive type wax may be applied to
all painted and chrome plated surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes. Many
contain abrasives which may mar the
paint or protective finish.
When finished, start the engine and let it
idle for several minutes.
WARNING
Wet brakes may have reduced stopping abili-
ty, increasing the chance of an accident. Test
the brakes after washing. Apply the brakes
several times at slow speeds to let friction dry
out the linings.