2004 YAMAHA YFM350R lock

7-17 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting screw
1. Contre-écrou 2. Vis de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Tornillo de ajuste
Speed limiter
For riders inexperienced with this model, this mod-
el is equipped with a speed limiter in the throttle le-
ver housing. The speed limiter limits the power
and top speed of the ATV. Turning the adjusting
screw in decreases the top speed, and turning it
out increases the top speed. (See page 4-11 for
details.)
Loading and accessories
As originally equipped, this ATV is not designed to
carry cargo or tow a trailer. If you choose to add
accessories so that you can carry cargo or tow a
trailer, you must use common sense and good
judgment.
Use extra caution when riding the ATV with addi-
tional loads, such as accessories or cargo. The
ATV’s handling may be adversely affected. Re-
duce your speed when adding additional loads.
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WARNING
_ Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:

Keep weight uphill.


Apply the brakes.


Lock the parking brake, after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:


Keep weight uphill.


Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake
as well, and then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and re-
mount, following the procedure described in
the Owner’s Manual.
_
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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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8-43 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
a. Throttle lever free play
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
a. Jeu du levier d’accélération
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
a. Juego libre de la palanca del acelerador
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Throttle lever adjustmentNOTE:Adjust the engine idling speed before adjusting the
throttle lever free play.1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the throttle lever
free play is 2–4 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Valve clearance adjustment
The correct valve clearance changes with use, re-
sulting in improper fuel/air supply or engine noise.
To prevent this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment however, should
be left to a professional Yamaha service techni-
cian.
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor brake performance.


Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.


Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.
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8-57 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
A. Cable length
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
A. Longueur de câble
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
A. Longitud del cable
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length
A should be adjusted to 64–68 mm.
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
2. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt
at the rear brake caliper.
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8-59 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contre-écrou 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Tuerca de ajuste
3. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
4. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable in
direction
a to increase the cable length or in
direction
b to decrease the cable length.NOTE:_ If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer. _5. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
6. Screw in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake
caliper until it feels tight, and then screw it out
1/8 turn. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf)
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CAUTION:_ When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that the adjusting
bolt does not turn together with the locknut. _
WARNING
_ Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction, result-
ing in reduced braking performance. This
could increase the chance of a collision or ac-
cident. After adjusting the parking brake, block
the rear of the machine off the ground and spin
the rear wheels. Check to make sure there is
no brake drag. If brake drag is noticed, perform
the adjustment again. _
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