2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA warning

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Tires
Always use the recommended tires.
WARNING
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or opera-
tion of this ATV with improper or uneven tire
pressure, may cause loss of control, increasing
your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model.
Other tire combinations are not recom-
mended.
2. The tires should be set to the recommend-
ed pressure:
●Recommended tire pressure
Front 25 kPa (0.25 kg/cm2, 0.25 bar)
Rear 25 kPa (0.25 kg/cm
2, 0.25 bar)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT25 × 8 - 12 KT404A
Rear DUNLOP AT25 × 10 - 12 KT405G

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OPERATION
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before
riding the ATV.
WARNING
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls. Loss of control could
cause an accident or injury. If there is a control
or function you do not understand, ask your
Yamaha dealer.

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Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the en-
gine stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.

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e. Open the throttle lever gradually and con-
tinue to watch to the rear while backing.
WARNING
Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or person behind you, resulting
in serious injury. When you shift into reverse,
make sure there are no obstacles or people be-
hind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slow-
ly.
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Reverse lock release wire
If the machine should get stuck in obstacles
such as rocks, making it impossible for the rear
brake pedal to be applied, pull the reverse lock
release wire to shift into or out of reverse gear.
1. Reverse lock release wire
1. Câble de déblocage de la marche arrière
1. Cable de liberación del bloqueo de marcha atrás

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Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the
ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, place the machine transversely across
the incline, apply the parking brake, and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or other
objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying
the brakes.
2. Shift the drive select lever to either low or
high range and stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake lever and pedal ap-
plied, apply the parking brake and slowly
release the rear brake pedal.

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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV
This ATV is for recreation and utility use. This
section, Riding your ATV, provides general
ATV riding instructions for recreational riding.
The skills and techniques described in this sec-
tion, however, are appropriate for all types of
riding. Riding your ATV requires special skills
acquired through practice over a period of
time. Take the time to learn the basic tech-
niques well before attempting more difficult
maneuvers.
Riding your new ATV can be a very enjoyable
activity, providing you with hours of pleasure.
But it is essential to familiarize yourself with
the operation of the ATV to achieve the skill
necessary to enjoy riding safely. Before you
begin to ride, be sure you have read this Own-
er’s Manual completely and understand the
operation of the controls. Pay particular atten-
tion to the safety information on pages 2-1 ~
2-17. Please also read all caution and warning
labels on your ATV.

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RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT
Get training if you are inexperienced.
Beginners should get training from a certified
instructor.
Become familiar with this ATV at slow speeds
first, even if you are an experienced operator.
Do not attempt to operate at maximum perfor-
mance until you are totally familiar with the
machine’s handling and performance charac-
teristics.
WARNING
Never operate this ATV without proper in-
struction. Beginning and inexperienced opera-
tors should regularly practice the skills and the
operating techniques described in this Own-
er’s Manual. The risk of an accident is greatly
increased if the operator does not know how
to operate the ATV properly in different situa-
tions and on different types of terrain.