2004 YAMAHA YFM50S steering

Rear brake lever adjustment ..............8-47
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-51
Brake lever lubrication ........................8-53
Knuckle shaft and steering shaft
lubrication .........................................8-53
Wheel removal ...................................8-55
Wheel installation ...............................8-55
Battery ................................................8-57
Replenishing the battery fluid .............8-61
Fuse replacement ...............................8-65
Troubleshooting ..................................8-67
Troubleshooting chart .........................8-71
CLEANING AND STORAGE....................9-1
A. Cleaning ...........................................9-1
B. Storage ............................................9-7SPECIFICATIONS .................................10-1
Conversion Table ...................................11-1
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SBefore you operate this vehicle,
read the owner’s manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d’utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuig
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.5FK-21568-00
5For Oceania5For Europe
qWARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS USENEVER USENEVER CARRYNEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLICPASSENGERS WITH DRUGS
HELMET AND ROADS
OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER operate :9 without proper training or instruction.9 at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
9 on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
9 with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS :9 use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and it turns.9 avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
5FE-21568-01
(For replacement manual, call 1-800-532-1558)
5FE-21568-015FK-21568-00
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SBefore you operate this vehicle,
read the owner’s manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d’utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuig
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.5FK-21568-00
5Pour l’Océanie5Pour la Europe
qWARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS USENEVER USENEVER CARRYNEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLICPASSENGERS WITH DRUGS
HELMET AND ROADS
OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER operate :9 without proper training or instruction.9 at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
9 on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
9 with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS :9 use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and it turns.9 avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
5FE-21568-01
(For replacement manual, call 1-800-532-1558)
5FE-21568-015FK-21568-00
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SBefore you operate this vehicle,
read the owner’s manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d’utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuig
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.5FK-21568-00
5Para Oceanía5Para Europe
qWARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS USENEVER USENEVER CARRYNEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLICPASSENGERS WITH DRUGS
HELMET AND ROADS
OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER operate :9 without proper training or instruction.9 at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
9 on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
9 with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS :9 use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and it turns.9 avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
5FE-21568-01
(For replacement manual, call 1-800-532-1558)
5FE-21568-015FK-21568-00
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8Accessories should be rigidly and securely
mounted. An accessory which can shift posi-
tion or come off while you are riding could
affect your ability to control the ATV.
8Do not mount an accessory where it could
interfere with your ability to control the ATV.
Examples include (but are not limited to) a
heavy or bulky object attached to the handle-
bars which could make steering difficult, an
accessory that limits your ability to move
around on the seat, or one that limits your
view.
8Use extra caution when riding an ATV with
accessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.
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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.
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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
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8-8 * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, hava a Yamaha dealer perform the service.INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Wheels*9Check balance/damage/runout.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
9Check bearing assemblies for looseness/
Wheel bearings*damage.2222
9Replace if damaged.
9Check operation.
Steering system*9Replace if damage.
22222
9Check toe-in
9Adjust if necessary.
Knuckle shafts/9Lubricate every 6 months with Lithium-soap-based
222
steering shaft*grease.
Fittings and fasteners*9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
22222
9Correct if necessary.
9Check specific gravity.
Battery*9Check breather hose for correct routing.22222
9Correct if necessary.
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