2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA light

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EBU00180
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
EBU00182
Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the starter (choke)
turned off.

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a. L (Low) b. H (High)
c. N (Neutral) d. R (Reverse)
a. L (Petite) b. H (Grande)
c. N (Point mort) d. R (Marche arrière)
a. L (Baja) b. H (Alta)
c. N (Punto muerto) d. R (Marcha atrás)
2. Shifting: Neutral ~ Reverse
NOTE:
The drive select lever cannot be shifted into or
from reverse without applying the rear brake
pedal.
a. Bring the machine to a complete stop and
return the throttle lever to the closed posi-
tion.
b. Apply the rear brake pedal.
c. Shift from neutral to reverse and vice ver-
sa by moving the drive select lever along
the shift guide.
NOTE:
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on, ask
a Yamaha dealer to inspect the machine.
d. Check behind for people or obstacles,
then release rear brake pedal.

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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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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV re-
quires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you
have learned the basic riding skills on flat
ground before attempting to cross a sloping
surface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or
rough terrain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill.
When riding on slopes be sure not to make
sharp turns either up or down hill.

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EBU00398
Headlight
If the headlight beam adjustment or headlight
bulb replacement is necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer do this service.

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EBU00413
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.

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5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe
outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmo-
sphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces
with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil to
any rubber parts or the seat cover.
7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it
in a dry place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively warm or cold place (less than
0 ˚C or more than 30 ˚C).
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before storing the
machine.

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Brake:
Front brake type Dual disc brake
operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Drum brake
operation Left hand and right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Strut
Rear suspension Swingarm (monocross)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring / oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring / oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 160 mm
Rear wheel travel 190 mm
Electrical:
Ignition system C.D.I.
Generator system C.D.I. magneto
Battery type YTX20L-BS
Battery voltage, capacity 12 V, 18 AH
Headlight type: Krypton bulbModel YFM600FWA