2002 YAMAHA YFM80 steering

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
9
10
11
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8Accessories should be rigidly and securely
mounted. An accessory which can shift posi-
tion or come off while you are riding could
affect your ability to control the ATV.
8Do not mount an accessory where it could
interfere with your ability to control the ATV.
Examples include (but are not limited to) a
heavy or bulky object attached to the handle-
bars which could make steering difficult, an
accessory that limits your ability to move
around on the seat, or one that limits your
view.
8Use extra caution when riding an ATV with
accessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.
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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.
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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
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8-8 * : It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** : Lithium soap base greaseINITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Clutch*9Check operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*9Check balance/damage/runout.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
9Check bearing assemblies for looseness/
Wheel bearings*damage.2222
9Replace if damaged.
9Check operation.
Steering system*9Replace if damage.
22222
9Check toe-in
9Adjust if necessary.
Knuckle shafts/
9Lubricate every 6 months. **
222
Steering shaft*
Fittings and Fasteners*9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
22222
9Correct if necessary.
9Check specific gravity.
Battery*9Check breather hose for porper operation.22222
9Correct if necessary.
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EBU00727
Brake and shift pedal/brake lever lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and
pedal.
EBU00367
Knuckle shaft and steering shaft lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points. Use a grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium soap base grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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