2004 YAMAHA YFM350R Owners Manual

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RENSEIGNEMENTS
IMPORTANTS SUR CE MANUEL
LE NON-RESPECT DES AVERTISSEMENTS DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL PEUT ENTRAÎNER DES
BLESSURES GRAVES ET LA MORT.
Les informations particulièrement importantes sont repé-
rées par les notations suivantes:_ Le symbole de danger incite à ÊTRE VIGILANT AFIN
DE GARANTIR SA SÉCURITÉ!
AVERTISSEMENT
_ Le non-respect des instructions données sous un
AVERTISSEMENT peut entraîner des blessures gra-ves ou la mort
du pilote, d’un tiers ou d’une personne
inspectant ou réparant le véhicule.
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
SOBRE ESTE MANUAL
LA INOBSERVANCIA DE LAS ADVERTENCIAS
CONTENIDAS EN ESTE MANUAL PUEDE ACA-
RREAR LESIONES GRAVES O INCLUSO MOR-
TALES.
La información de especial importancia se señala en
este manual con las siguientes notaciones:_ El símbolo de alerta de seguridad significa ¡ATEN-
CIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERTA! ¡PELIGRA SU
SEGURIDAD!
ADVERTENCIA
_ La inobservancia de las instrucciones de ADVER-
TENCIA puede ser causa de lesiones graves o mor-tales
para el usuario de la máquina, las personas si-
tuadas en sus proximidades o los técnicos
encargados de su inspección o reparación.
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CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the machine.NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
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ATTENTION:_ Un ATTENTION indique les précautions particulières à
prendre pour éviter d’endommager le véhicule.N.B.:N.B.: Un N.B. fournit les renseignements nécessaires à la clari-
fication et la simplification des diverses opérations.
AT E N C I O N :
Los avisos de ATENCIÓN indican precauciones es-
peciales que deben adoptarse para evitar que la má-
quina sufra daños.NOTA:NOTA: Las NOTAS contienen información importante para
facilitar o aclarar los procedimientos.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This machine is designed and manufactured for
OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to op-
erate 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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YFM350S
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2003 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, December 2003
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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AVIS IMPORTANT
Ce véhicule est conçu et fabriqué pour une utilisation
TOUT-TERRAIN uniquement. La conduite de ce véhi-
cule sur la voie publique est illégale et dangereuse.
Ce véhicule est conforme à toutes les législations relati-
ves au déparasitage et au bruit des tout-terrains en vi-
gueur au moment de la fabrication.
Prendre connaissance des règlements locaux avant de
conduire ce véhicule.
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YFM350S
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
©2003 par Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1
re édition, décembre 2003
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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AVISO IMPORTANTE
Esta máquina ha sido fabricada y diseñada única-
mente para su utilización FUERA DE CARRETERA.
Por lo tanto, es ilegal y, al mismo tiempo, peligroso,
circular con ella por autopistas, carreteras o cual-
quier otra vía pública.
La máquina satisface todos los requisitos sobre nivel
sonoro y emisión de chispas en circulación FUERA
DE CARRETERA, establecidos por la reglamenta-
ción y las leyes vigentes en el momento de su fabri-
cación.
Se ruega consultar las leyes y reglamentación local
sobre vehículos a motor antes de usar la motocicle-
ta.
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YFM350S
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
©2003 por Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ª edición, diciembre 2003
Reservados todos los derechos. Queda
expresamente prohibida cualquier reimpresión
o uso no autorizado sin el consentimiento por
escrito de Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Impreso en Japón.
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1-CONTENTS
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 ............... 3-5
Model label ........................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-5
Start switch ........................................... 4-7
Throttle lever ........................................ 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-13
Brake lever ......................................... 4-13
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-15
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-17
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
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Drive select lever ............................... 4-21
Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-23
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
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
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Chain.................................................. 5-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-15
Lights ................................................. 5-15
Switches............................................. 5-15
Tires ................................................... 5-17
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-21
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-23
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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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Front upper and lower arm
pivot lubrication ................................ 8-77
Rear arm pivot lubrication .................. 8-79
Wheel removal ................................... 8-83
Wheel installation ............................... 8-85
Battery ................................................ 8-87
Battery maintenance .......................... 8-91
Fuse replacement............................... 8-93
Replacing a headlight bulb ................. 8-95
Headlight beam adjustment.............. 8-101
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-103
Troubleshooting................................ 8-105
Troubleshooting chart....................... 8-107
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning ........................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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