2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA warning

7-7
Riding your machine requires skills acquired
through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Not recommended for children under 16 years
of age.
WARNING
A child under 16 should never operate an ATV
with engine size greater than 90cc. Use by
children of ATVs that are not recommended
for their age can lead to severe injury or death
of the child.

7-9
This machine is designed to carry operator
and cargo only - passengers prohibited.
WARNING
Never carry a passenger. The long seat is to al-
low the operator to shift position as needed
during operation. It is not for carrying passen-
gers. Carrying a passenger on this ATV greatly
reduces your ability to balance and control
this ATV. It could cause an accident, resulting
in harm to you and/or your passenger.

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1. Protective clothing 2. Goggles
3. Gloves 4. Boots
5. Helmet
1. Vêtement de protection 2. Lunettes
3. Gants 4. Bottes
5. Casque
1. Vestimenta adecuada 2. Gafas
3. Guantes 4. Botas
5. Casco
Apparel
Always wear an approved helmet that fits
properly.
You should also wear:
eye protection (goggles or face shield)
gloves
boots
long-sleeved shirt or jacket
long pants
WARNING
Never operate this ATV without wearing an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection
and protective clothing. Operating without an
approved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the
event of an accident. Operating without eye
protection can result in an accident and in-
creases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident. Operating without pro-
tective clothing increases your chances of se-
vere injury in the event of an accident.

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Do not operate after consuming alcohol or
drugs.
Operator’s performance capability is reduced
by the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or
while driving this ATV.
Pre-operation checks
Always perform the pre-operation checks list-
ed on page 5-1 before riding for safety and
proper care of the machine.
WARNING
Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure the ATV is in safe operating con-
dition. Always follow the inspection and main-
tenance procedures and schedules described
in the Owner’s Manual. Failure to inspect the
ATV before operating or failure to properly
maintain the ATV increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.

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WARNING
Always use the size and type tires specified in
the Owner’s Manual for this vehicle on pages
5-23 ~ 5-25. Always maintain proper tire pres-
sure as described in the Owner’s Manual on
page 5-27. Use of improper tires on this ATV,
or operation of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of control,
increasing your risk of an accident.
Do not operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
WARNING
Always go at a speed that is proper for the ter-
rain, visibility and operating conditions, and
your experience. Operating this ATV at speeds
too fast for your skills or the conditions in-
creases your chances of losing control of the
ATV, which can result in an accident.

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WARNING
●Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV.
●Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.
●Reduce speed when carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance
for braking.
●Always follow the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. 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): 15kg

7-21
During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards dur-
ing operation. Otherwise your feet may contact
the rear wheels.
WARNING
Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of your ATV
during operation. Removing even one hand or
foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV
or could cause you to lose your balance and
fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a
footboard, your foot or leg may come into con-
tact with the rear wheels, which could injure
you or cause an accident.
Avoid wheelies and jumping. You may lose
control of the machine or overturn.
WARNING
Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or
jumps. Don’t try to show off.

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Modifications
WARNING
Never modify this ATV through improper in-
stallation or use of accessories. All parts and
accessories added to this vehicle should be
genuine Yamaha or equivalent components
designed for use on this ATV and should be in-
stalled and used according to instructions. Im-
proper installation of accessories or
modification of this vehicle may cause chang-
es in handling which in some situations could
lead to an accident. If you have questions, con-
sult an authorized ATV dealer.