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EBU00011
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This machine is designed and manufactured for
OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to
operate this machine on any public street, road
or highway.
This machine complies with all applicable OFF-
ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and
regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regula-
tions before operating this machine.
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FBU00011
AVIS IMPORTANT
Ce véhicule est conçu et fabriqué pour une utili-
sation TOUT-TERRAIN uniquement. La
conduite de ce véhicule sur la voie publique est
illégale et dangereuse.
Ce véhicule est conforme à toutes les législa-
tions relatives au déparasitage et au bruit des
tout-terrains en vigueur au moment de la fabri-
cation.
Prendre connaissance des règlements locaux
avant de conduire ce véhicule.
SBU00011
AVISO IMPORTANTE
Esta máquina ha sido fabricada y diseñada úni-
camente para su utilización FUERA DE
CARRETERA. Por lo tanto, es ilegal y, al mismo
tiempo, peligroso, circular con ella por autopis-
tas, carreteras o cualquier otra vía pública.
La máquina satisface todos los requisitos sobre
nivel sonoro y emisión de chispas en circulación
FUERA DE CARRETERA, establecidos por la
reglamentación y las leyes vigentes en el
momento de su fabricación.
Se ruega consultar las leyes y reglamentación
local sobre vehículos a motor antes de usar la
motocicleta.
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EBU01056
YFS200R
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, June 2002
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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FBU01056SBU01056
YFS200R
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
© 2002 por Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ª edición, Juni 2002
Reservados todos los derechos. Queda
expresamente prohibida cualquier reimpre-
sión o uso no autorizado sin el consenti-
miento escrito de Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Impreso en Japón.YFS200R
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
© 2002 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ère édition, Juin 2002
Tous droits réservés. Toute réimpression ou
utilisation non autorisée sans la permission
écrite de la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
est formellement interdite.
Imprimé au Japon
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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
Oil level warning light checking
method ...............................................4-5
Handlebar switches ..............................4-9Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Throttle OverRide System ..................4-13
Speed limiter ......................................4-15
Clutch lever ........................................4-17
Brake lever .........................................4-17
Brake pedal ........................................4-19
Parking brake .....................................4-19
Shift pedal ..........................................4-23
Kick starter .........................................4-23
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-25
Fuel cock ............................................4-25
Starter (choke) ....................................4-27
Seat ....................................................4-29
Front shock absorber adjustment .......4-31
Rear shock absorber adjustment .......4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
EBU00015
CONTENTS
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2
3
4
5
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Engine oil ............................................5-13
Transmission oil .................................5-15
Chain ..................................................5-17
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Lights ..................................................5-19
Switches .............................................5-19
Tires ...................................................5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............5-25
Tire wear limit .....................................5-27
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Shifting ...............................................6-11
To start out and accelerate .................6-15
To decelerate .....................................6-19
Engine break-in ..................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-25
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27Accessories and loading ....................6-29
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 ...............................7-43
Climbing uphill ....................................7-47
Riding downhill ...................................7-59
Crossing a slope .................................7-63
Crossing through shallow water .........7-67
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-71
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-73
What to do if .......................................7-77
What to do ..........................................7-77
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT.........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Transmission oil .................................8-17
6
7
8
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Spark plug inspection .........................8-25
Air filter element cleaning ...................8-31
Carburetor settings .............................8-39
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-51
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-53
Brake fluid level check ........................8-55
Brake fluid replacement ......................8-57
Front brake pad inspection .................8-59
Rear brake pad inspection .................8-59
Front brake lever free play .................8-61
Brake pedal height adjustment ...........8-63
Parking brake adjustment ...................8-65
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...8-69
Clutch adjustment ...............................8-71
Autolube pump adjustment .................8-71
Drive chain slack check ......................8-73
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-75
Lubricating the drive chain .................8-77
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-81
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ......................8-83Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication .........................................8-83
Steering shaft lubrication ....................8-85
Wheel removal ...................................8-87
Wheel installation ...............................8-87
Replacing the headlight bulb ..............8-89
Headlight beam adjustment ................8-97
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-99
Troubleshooting ................................8-101
Troubleshooting chart .......................8-105
CLEANING AND STORAGE....................9-1
A. Cleaning ...........................................9-1
B. Storage ............................................9-7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................10-1
Conversion table ....................................11-1
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