2003 YAMAHA YFM350R height

OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate: ................6-17
To decelerate: .....................................6-21
Engine break-in ...................................6-23
Parking ................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading .....................6-31
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 ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
What to do if ........................................7-73
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What to do .......................................... 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil ............................................ 8-15
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-25
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-29
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-35
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-37
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-39
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-39
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ......................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-43
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-47
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-49
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-51
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-53
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-57
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-59
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-61
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-63
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-65
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-67
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Front and rear brakes
Brake lever and brake pedal

Check that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the brake system.


Check for correct brake pedal height. (See
page 8-51.) If the pedal height is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.


Check the operation of the brake lever and
brake pedal. They should move smoothly and
there should be a firm feeling when the brakes
are applied. If not, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See pages 8-43–8-47.)
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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8-51 a. Brake pedal position
a. Position de la pédale de frein
a. Posición del pedal de freno
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Brake pedal height adjustment
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
10 mm below the top of the footrest. If not, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
_ Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident. After servic-
ing:

Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the brake pedal position is cor-
rect.


Make sure the brakes do not drag.


Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL YFM350X
Dimension:
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Wheel base
Ground clearance
Minimum turning radius1,840 mm
1,080 mm
1,080 mm
765 mm
1,200 mm
125 mm
3,500 mm
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 191 kg
Engine:
Type
Cylinder arrangement
Displacement
Bore
× Stroke
Compression ratio
Starting system
Lubrication systemAir-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Forward inclined single cylinder
348 cm
3
83.0
× 64.5 mm
9.2 : 1
Electric starter
Wet sump
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