2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA ignition

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WARNING
●Always turn off the engine when refuel-
ing.
●Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
●Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot lights
of water heaters and clothes dryers. Gas-
oline can catch fire and you could be
burned.
●When transporting the machine in anoth-
er vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and
that the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
●Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gas-
oline spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.

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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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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position. The engine stop switch con-
trols ignition and can be used at all times to
stop the engine, especially in an emergency.
The engine will not start or run when the en-
gine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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Start switch “START”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.
CAUTION:
See the starting instructions on page 6-3 prior
to starting the engine.

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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”.

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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