2004 YAMAHA YFM350R air filter

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 ..............................6-27
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
What to do ..........................................7-73
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUST-
MENT ....................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-15
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-27
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-31
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-39
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-41
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-43
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-43
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-45
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-45
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-47
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-51
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-53
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-55
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-57
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-63
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-65
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-67
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-69
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-71
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-73
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ...................... 8-73
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1. Air filter case check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du boîtier du filtre à air
1. Manguito de retención de la caja del filtro de aire
Test your brakes after leaving the water. Do not
continue to ride your ATV without verifying that
you have regained proper braking ability.CAUTION:_ After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain
the trapped water by removing the check hose
at the bottom of the air filter case. Wash the
ATV in fresh water if it has been operated in
salt water or muddy conditions. _
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8-7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
Valves*Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.Crankcase breather
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil strainer
Clean.Drive chain
Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.Brakes*Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE page 8-8.
Correct if necessary.Clutch*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Replace if necessary.Wheel bearings*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
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8-31 1. Air filter case check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du boîtier du filter à air
1. Manguito de retención de la caja del filtro de aire
1. Air filter case cover
2. Holder (× 4)
1. Couvercle du boîtier de filtre à air
2. Support (× 4)
1. Tapa de la caja del filtro de aire
2. Soporte (× 4)
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Air filter element cleaningNOTE:_ There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case. _1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-29 for seat re-
moval and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by unhook-
ing the holders.
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8-33 1. Air filter element assembly
1.Élément de filtre à air
1. Conjunto del elemento del filtro de aire
1. Unlock.
1. Déverrouiller
1. Desbloquear
3. Remove the air filter element assembly, and
then remove the air filter element from its
frame.
4. Wash the element gently but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
_ Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
air filter element. Never use low flash point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the air filter element
because the engine could catch fire or ex-
plode. _5. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air fil-
ter element and let it dry.CAUTION:_ Do not twist the air filter element when squeez-
ing it. _
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8-35 1. Element retaining plate 2. Frame
3. Air filter element 4. Air filter element seat
1.Plaque de retenue 2.Armature
3.Élément du filtre à air 4. Siège de l’élément
1. Placa de retención del elemento 2. Bastidor
3. Element del filtro de aire 4. Asiento del elemento
del filtro de aire
6. Inspect the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
7. Apply foam air filter oil to the air filter element.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping. _8. Pull the air filter element over its frame.
9. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter ele-
ment seat.
10. Install the air filter element assembly.
11. Install the air filter case cover by hooking the
holders.
12. Install the seat.
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NOTE:_ The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the machine is operated in extremely dusty
areas. Each time the air filter element mainte-
nance is performed, check the air inlet to the filter
case for obstructions. Check the air filter case rub-
ber joint to the carburetor and manifold fittings for
an airtight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to
avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the
engine. _CAUTION:_ Never operate the engine with the air filter ele-
ment removed. This will allow unfiltered air to
enter, causing rapid engine wear and possible
engine damage. Additionally, operation with-
out the air filter element will affect carburetor
jetting with subsequent poor performance and
possible engine overheating. _
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10-3
Quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement
With oil filter element replacement2.5 L
2.6 L
Air filter: Wet element
Fuel:
Type
Tank capacity
Reserve amountUnleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
9.0 L
2.7 L
Carburetor:
Type
× quantity
ManufacturerBSR36
× 1
MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer
GapDR8EA / NGK
0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch:
Type
OperationWet, Multiple-disc
Left hand operation
Transmission:
Primary reduction system
Primary reduction ratio
Secondary reduction system
Secondary reduction ratio
Transmission type
OperationSpur gear
76/24 (3.166)
Chain drive
38/13 (2.923)
Constant mesh, 6-speed forward, 1-speed reverse
Left foot operation MODEL YFM350
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