2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA parking brake

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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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Switches ........................................... 5-21
Tires .................................................. 5-23
How to measure tire pressure ........ 5-27
Tire wear limit .................................. 5-29
OPERATION ........................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ....................... 6-3
Starting a warm engine ..................... 6-9
Warming up ........................................ 6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ............................... 6-11
Reverse lock release wire ................ 6-15
Engine break-in ................................ 6-17
Parking .............................................. 6-19
Parking on a slope ........................... 6-21
Accessories and loading ................. 6-23
RIDING YOUR ATV ................................ 7-1
Getting to know your ATV ................. 7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ........................................ 7-5
Be careful where you ride ............... 7-27
Turning your ATV ............................ 7-39
Climbing uphill ................................. 7-45
Riding downhill ................................ 7-55
Crossing a slope ............................... 7-59Crossing through shallow
water ............................................... 7-63
Riding over rough terrain ................ 7-67
Sliding and skidding ........................ 7-69
What to do if ..................................... 7-73
What to do ........................................ 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ............. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/
lubrication ........................................ 8-7
Engine oil .......................................... 8-15
Final gear oil ..................................... 8-25
Differential gear oil .......................... 8-29
Front axle boots ............................... 8-33
Spark plug inspection ...................... 8-35
Air filter cleaning.............................. 8-39
Carburetor adjustment .................... 8-45
Idle speed adjustment ..................... 8-47
Valve clearance adjustment ............ 8-49
Throttle lever adjustment ................ 8-49
Front brake pad inspection ............. 8-51
Rear brake shoe inspection ............. 8-51
Inspecting the brake fluid level ....... 8-53
Brake fluid replacement .................. 8-57
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3-1
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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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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope. Apply the rear brake lever and push
down the lock plate to apply the parking brake.
Squeeze the rear brake lever to release the
parking brake.
WARNING
●Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is
not applied. This could cause loss of con-
trol or a collision.
●Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance
which could cause an accident. You could
also wear out the brakes prematurely.
1. Lock plate
1. Verrou
1. Placa de bloqueo

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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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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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1. 0 ~ 10 hours:
Avoid continuous operation above half
throttle. Allow a cooling off period of five
to ten minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the machine from
time to time. Do not operate it at one set
throttle position.
2. 10 ~ 20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle. Rev the machine freely but do not
use full throttle at any time.
3. After break-in:
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Vary speeds occasionally.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift into
neutral. Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” and apply
the parking brake.
1. Lock plate
1. Verrou
1. Placa de bloqueo

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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.