2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA brake light

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ........... 3-3
Key identification number ................. 3-5
Vehicle identification number ........... 3-5
Model label ......................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights .................................... 4-3
Oil temperature warning light
checking method .............................. 4-5
Speedometer .................................... 4-11
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-11
Handlebar switches .......................... 4-13
Throttle lever .................................... 4-19
Speed limiter .................................... 4-21
Front brake lever .............................. 4-23Rear brake pedal and lever.............. 4-25
Parking brake .................................... 4-27
Drive select lever .............................. 4-29
Recoil starter..................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-33
Starter (choke) “ ” ........................ 4-35
Seat ................................................... 4-37
Storage box ...................................... 4-39
Front carrier ...................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-39
Rear shock absorber
adjustment...................................... 4-41
Auxiliary DC connector .................... 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil .......................................... 5-15
Final gear oil/Differential
gear oil ............................................ 5-19
Throttle lever .................................... 5-19
Fittings and Fasteners...................... 5-21
Lights................................................. 5-211
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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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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Storage box
2. Air filter
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Oil cooler / cooling fan
5. Reverse lock release
wire
6. Rear brake pedal
7. V-belt housing
8. Auxiliary DC connector
9. Drive select lever
10. Fuel cock
11. Rear shock absorber
12. Fuses13. Recoil starter
14. Engine oil level window
15. Oil filter
16. Rear brake lever
17. Left handlebar switches
18. Parking brake
19. Starter (choke) lever
20. Speedometer
21. Main switch
22. Fuel level gauge
23. On command four-
wheel drive switch
24. Throttle lever
25. Front brake lever
26. Horn
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.

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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your ma-
chine into neutral, high, low or reverse. Refer
to page 6-11 for the drive select lever opera-
tion.
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until
engagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully,
being careful not to pull the rope all the way
out.
WARNING
Put the transmission in neutral and set the
parking brake before starting the engine or the
ATV could start to move unexpectedly, which
could cause an accident.
1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.5-7 ~ 5-9,
8-51 ~ 8-67
Rear brake• Check operation and free play.
Fuel• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.5-15 ~ 5-17,
8-15 ~ 8-23
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oil• Check for leakage. 5-19, 8-25 ~ 8-33
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-49
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23 ~ 5-29,
8-71 ~ 8-73
Fittings and Fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights• Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-83
Front axle boots• Check for damage. 8-33

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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:
●When the drive select lever is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should come
on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
●The engine can be started with the drive
select lever in any position if the rear
brake lever is applied. However, it is rec-
ommended to shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the
figure:
Position1 : Cold engine start-ambient tem-
perature below 5 ˚C.
Position2 : Cold engine start-ambient tem-
perature at 0 ˚C ~ 30 ˚C and
warming up position.
Position3 : Cold engine start-ambient tem-
perature above 25 ˚C and warm
engine start position.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and
start the engine by pushing the start
switch.

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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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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