2004 YAMAHA YFM50S warning

AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This ATV is not a toy. Before you let your child
ride this ATV, you should understand the
instructions and warnings in this Owner’s
Manual. Then be sure your child understands
and will follow them. Children differ in skills,
physical abilities and judgement. Some children
may not be able to operate an ATV safely.
Parents should supervise their child’s use of the
ATV at all times. Parents should permit contin-
ued use only if they determine that the child has
the ability to operate the ATV safely.
Your ATV was delivered with an adjustable
speed limiter. Yamaha recommends that all
beginners start off with the speed limiter screw
turned in to limit the amount of speed available
while they learn. The speed limiter screw may
be gradually turned out to increase maximum
speed as the beginner becomes more familiar
with operating the ATV.
If your child is a beginner or is inexperienced, he
or she should take a training course.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CON-
TAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following notations:
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The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
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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 ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Engine stop switch with cord (lanyard).....4-7
Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Speed limiter ......................................4-13
Front brake lever ................................4-17Rear brake lever .................................4-17
Parking brake .....................................4-19
Shift lever ...........................................4-21
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-21
Fuel cock ............................................4-23
Choke lever ........................................4-25
Seat ....................................................4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
Engine oil ............................................5-11
Final gear oil .......................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
Read and understand all of the labels on your
machine. They contain important information for
safe and proper operation of your ATV.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a
label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your
Yamaha dealer.
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5FK-2151H-00
3For OceaniaFor Europe
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
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Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 6 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER permit children under age 6
to operate this ATV.
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Adult supervision required for children
under age 16.
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NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
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S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
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2.9 psi20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
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2.9 psi
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qWARNINGIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires cold
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Recommended : FRONT : 20 kPa,{0.20kgf/cm2}
2.9 psi
REAR: 20 kPa,{0.20kgf/cm2}
2.9 psi9Minimum: FRONT : 17 kPa,{0.17kgf/cm2}
2.5 psi
REAR: 17 kPa,{0.17kgf/cm2}
2.5 psi9Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.
LOADING9Maximum Vehicle Load:
40 kg,(88 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories.
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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.
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(For replacement manual, call 1-800-532-1558)
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SHIZUOKA JAPAN
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qWARNING
UNDER
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Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 6 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER permit children under age 6
to operate this ATV.
4EM-21697-31
Adult supervision required for children
under age 16.
qWARNING
NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
5FE-2151H-01
4EM-21697-31
5FE-2151H-01
5NE-21697-00
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