2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA battery

Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...................................... 8-59
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment ...................................... 8-63
Cable inspection and
lubrication ....................................... 8-69
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ....................................... 8-69
Wheel removal ................................. 8-71
Wheel installation............................. 8-73
Battery ............................................... 8-75
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-79
Fuse replacement ............................. 8-81
Headlight ........................................... 8-83
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-85
Troubleshooting chart ..................... 8-87
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning.......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ........................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION
TABLE ................................................... 11-1
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1. Lights switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
3. Start switch “START”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “ ”
1. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “ ”
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Turn the switch to the “LO” position to switch
on the low beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “HI” position to switch
on the high beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position to switch
off the headlight and the taillight.
CAUTION:
Do not use the headlight with the engine
turned off for more than thirty minutes. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.

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CAUTION:
●If accessories are used in excess of the
above capacity, or if accessories are used
with the engine not running, the battery
will lose its charge and engine starting
may become difficult.
●Do not use accessories requiring more
than 12V, 10A. This may overload the cir-
cuit and cause a fuse to blow.
Connecting accessory leads
1. Strip off 5 mm of insulation from each ac-
cessory lead. Twist the stranded wires.
a. 5 mm

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a. Starter (choke) lever
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
a. Starter (enrichisseur)
1. Complètement ouvert
2. Mi-ouvert
3. Fermé
a. Palanca de starter (choke)
1. Abre completamente
2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado
NOTE:
●If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push the start switch again.
Pause a few seconds before the next at-
tempt. Each cranking should be as short
as possible to preserve battery energy. Do
not crank the engine more than 10 sec-
onds on each attempt.
●If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil
starter to start the engine.
7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position 1, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position 2 to warm
up the engine. If the engine is started with
the starter (choke) in position 2, keep the
starter (choke) in this position to warm up
the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it
idles smoothly and return the starter
(choke) to position 3 before riding.
CAUTION:
See the “Engine break-in” section prior to op-
erating engine for the first time.

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Battery
This machine is equipped with a sealed-type
battery. Therefore it is not necessary to check
the electrolyte or add distilled water in the bat-
tery. If the battery seems to have discharged,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
Do not try to remove the sealing caps of the
battery cells. You may damage the battery.

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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-
ous, causing severe burns, etc. It contains sul-
furic acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Antidote:
●EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
●INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of wa-
ter or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a physi-
cian immediately.
●EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes or other sources of ig-
nition away. Ventilate when charging or using
in an enclosed space. Always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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Battery maintenance
1. When the machine is not used for a month
or longer, remove the battery and store it
in a cool, dark place. Completely recharge
the battery before reinstallation.
CAUTION:
A special battery charger (constant volt-
age/ampere or constant voltage) is required
for recharging a sealed-type battery. Using a
conventional battery charger may shorten the
battery life.
2. Always make sure the connections are
correct when putting the battery back in
the machine.

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Troubleshooting chart
1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.Enough fuelTurn the fuel
cock to “OFF”.Remove the fuel pipe
from the fuel cock. No fuelFuel cock
clogged
Clean fuel
cock. Some fuelTurn the fuel
cock to “RES”.Restart engine.
No fuel
Supply fuel
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if there
is compression.Compression
Compression normal
No compression
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the plug and
check the electrode.WetWipe clean with
dry cloth.
DryAttach plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark goodIgnition system
normal
Spark weak
Adjust plug gap
or replace plug. No spark
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric
starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery good
Engine turns over
slowly.
Recharge, check
connections.
Check fuel
flow Turn the fuel
cock to “ON”.