2004 YAMAHA YFM50S steering wheel

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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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.
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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
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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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