2003 YAMAHA WARRIOR 350 weight

2-7

Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in this manual. Practice turning at
low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.


Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the
ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.


Always follow proper procedures for climbing
hills as described in this manual. Check the ter-
rain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
open the throttle suddenly or make sudden
gear changes. Never go over the top of a hill at
high speed.
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2-9

Always follow proper procedures for going
down hills and for braking on hills as described
in this manual. Check the terrain carefully be-
fore you start down any hill. Shift your weight
backward. Never go down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would
cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Go straight down the hill where possible.


Always follow proper procedures for crossing
the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of
the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around
on any hill until you have mastered the turning
technique described in this manual on level
ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
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4-29 a. Increase spring preload
b. Decrease spring preload
a. Augmente la précontrainte du ressort.
b. Diminue la précontrainte du ressort.
a. Aumentar la precarga del muelle
b. Reducir la precarga del muelle
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Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows:
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjuster in
direction
a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjuster
in direction
b.
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right side to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an accident.
Standard position: A
A
− Minimum (Soft)
E − Maximum (Hard)
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4-31 1. Adjusting ring 2. Locknut
a. Increase spring preload
b. Decrease spring preload
1. Anneau de réglage 2. Contre-écrou
a. Augmente la précontrainte du ressort.
b. Diminue la précontrainte du ressort.
1. Anillo de ajuste 2. Contratuerca
a. Aumenta la precarga del muelle
b. Reducir la precarga del muelle
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Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload and damping force of the rear
shock absorber can be adjusted to suit the rider’s
weight and riding conditions.
WARNING
_ This shock absorber contains highly pressur-
ized nitrogen gas. Read and understand the
following information before handling the
shock absorber.
1. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
2. Do not subject the shock absorber to an
open flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
4. Take the shock absorber to a Yamaha
dealer for any service. _Adjust spring preload as follows:
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting ring in direction
a to in-
crease the spring preload and in direction
b
to decrease the spring preload.
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6-35

Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.


Load cargo on the carriers as close to the cen-
ter of the vehicle as possible. Put cargo at the
rear of the front carrier and at the front of the
rear carrier. Center the load from side to side.


Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.


Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
rider, cargo and accessories):
100 kg
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6-37

Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it is
good practice not to exceed 2nd gear whenev-
er you are carrying heavier loads or when tow-
ing a trailer.


Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle
takes longer to stop.


Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.WARNING
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this
ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly could cause changes in
vehicle handling which could lead to an acci-
dent. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed when carry-
ing cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
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WARNING
_

Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.


Always follow the instructions in your Own-
er’s Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a
trailer.
_
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
rider, cargo and accessories):
100 kg
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7-41 1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footboard.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. Faire reposer son poids sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As
you do so, put your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn (opposite your desired direc-
tion) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use
the throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large off-road area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat. Once
you have learned this technique you should be
able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
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