2002 YAMAHA YFM80 wheel

Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................8-41
Rear brake lever and pedal
adjustment ........................................8-45
Clutch adjustment ...............................8-49
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-51
Brake and shift pedal/brake
lever lubrication ................................8-53
Knuckle shaft and steering shaft
lubrication .........................................8-53
Wheel removal ...................................8-55
Wheel installation ...............................8-55
Battery ................................................8-57
Replenishing the battery fluid .............8-61
Fuse replacement ...............................8-65
Troubleshooting ..................................8-67
Troubleshooting chart .........................8-71
CLEANING AND STORAGE....................9-1
A. Cleaning ...........................................9-1
B. Storage ............................................9-7SPECIFICATIONS .................................10-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION
TABLE ....................................................11-1
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8Never operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and
your experience.
8Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other
stunts.
8Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
8Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footrests of the ATV dur-
ing operation.
8Always go slowly and be extra careful when
operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions when
operating the ATV.
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 9. Rear brake lever
2. Front cover 10. Parking brake
3. Rear brake pedal 11. Neutral indicator light
4. Fuel cock 12. Front brake lever
5. Rear wheel 13. Throttle lever
6. Footrest 14. Main switch
7. Shift pedal 15. Fuel tank cap
8. Front wheel 16. Handlebar switch
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, condition and free play.
5-5~ 5-7, 8-39 ~ 8-47
9Adjust if necessary.
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-15, 8-13 ~ 8-17
Final gear oil9Check for leakage. 5-15, 8-19 ~ 8-21
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 ~ 5-25, 8-55
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Battery9Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-57 ~ 8-63
9Fill with distilled water if necessary.
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Always open the throttle gradually. Opening
the throttle abruptly would increase the
chance of an accident. It could make the
machine wheelie or overturn.
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To decelerate:
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower gear.
Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed
before engaging a lower gear. Improper use of
the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
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Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too
high could make the wheels stop rotating.
This could cause loss of control, an accident
and injury. It could also cause engine or
drive train damage.
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Parking on a slope
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Avoid parking on hills or other inclines.
Parking 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, put the machine in low gear, 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 in low gear.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake lever and pedal
applied, apply the parking brake and slowly
release the rear brake pedal.
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During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards during
operation. Otherwise your feet may contact the
rear wheels.
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of your ATV
during operation. Removing even one hand
or foot can reduce your ability to control the
ATV or could cause you to lose your balance
and fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot
from a footboard, your foot or leg may come
into contact with the rear wheels, which
could injure you or cause an accident.
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