2002 YAMAHA YFM80 warning

AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This ATV is not a toy. Before you let your child
ride this ATV, you should understand the
instructions and warnings in this Owner’s
Manual. Then be sure your child understands
and will follow them. Children differ in skills,
physical abilities and judgement. Some children
may not be able to operate an ATV safely.
Parents should supervise their child’s use of the
ATV at all times. Parents should permit contin-
ued use only if they determine that the child has
the ability to operate the ATV safely.
If your child is a beginner or is inexperienced, he
or she should take a training course.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CON-
TAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following notations:
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The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
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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 ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Throttle lever ........................................4-7
Speed limiter ........................................4-9
Front brake lever ................................4-11Rear brake pedal and lever ................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-15
Shift pedal ..........................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-17
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Choke lever ........................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
Engine oil ............................................5-11
Final gear oil .......................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
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CONTENTS
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
Read and understand all of the labels on your
machine. They contain important information for
safe and proper operation of your ATV.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a
label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your
Yamaha dealer.
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NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
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4EM-21697-31
5FE-2151H-01
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For France
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5FK-2151H-00
3For OceaniaFor France
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
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qWARNING
NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
5FE-2151H-00
4EM-21697-31
5FE-2151H-01
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<12
5NE-21697-00
Pour la France2
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5FK-2151H-00
Pour la France
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
p4GB-2155A-00
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qWARNING
NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
5FE-2151H-00
1Para Oceanía
4EM-21697-31
5FE-2151H-01
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<12
5NE-21697-00
Para Francia
2
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5FK-2151H-00
3Para OceaníaPara Francia
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
p4GB-2155A-00
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV
This ATV is for recreation use. This section,
Riding your ATV, provides general ATV riding
instructions for recreational riding. The skills and
techniques described in this section, however,
are appropriate for all types of riding. Riding
your ATV requires special skills acquired
through practice over a period of time. Take the
time to learn the basic techniques well before
attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Riding your new ATV can be a very enjoyable
activity, providing you with hours of pleasure.
But it is essential to familiarize yourself with the
operation of the ATV to achieve the skill neces-
sary to enjoy riding safely. Before you begin to
ride, be sure you have read this Owner's Manual
completely and understand the operation of the
controls. Pay particular attention to the safety
information on pages 2-1 ~ 2-17. Please also
read all caution and warning labels on your ATV.
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