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6-13 1. Drive select lever
a. F (Forward)
b. N (Neutral)
c. R (Reverse)
1. Levier de présélection
a. F (Marche avnt)
b. N (Point mort)
c. R (Marche arrière)
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
a. F (Marcha adelante)
b. N (Punto muerto)
c. R (Marcha atrás)
Shifting: reverse
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and re-
turn the throttle lever to the closed position.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the gear from neutral to reverse and vice
versa by moving the drive select lever along
the shift guide.NOTE:_ When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
be on. If the light does not come on, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the machine. _4. Check behind for people or obstacles, then
release the brake pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and contin-
ue to watch to the rear while backing.
WARNING
_ Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or person behind you, resulting
in serious injury. When you shift into reverse,
make sure there are no obstacles or people be-
hind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly. _
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8-8
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.Engine oil strainer*
Clean.Final gear oilCheck oil level/oil leakage.
Replace every 12 months.Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage. (See NOTE page 8-9.)
Correct if necessary.Rear brakeCheck operation.
Adjust if necessary.Select lever safety system
cable*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.V-belt*Check operation.
Check for cracks or damage.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation./Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in./Adjust if necessary.Drive shaft universal
joint*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-79 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz del freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
EBU01259
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and rear brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just be-
fore braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
brake light switch as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 8-19 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction
a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction
b.
3. Install the panel.
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8-103 1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1. Vis de réglage du faisceau de phare
1. Tornillo de ajuste de la luz del faro
EBU01089
Headlight beam adjustmentCAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. _To raise the beam, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection
a.
To lower the beam, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection
b.
EBU01105
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, have a
Yamaha dealer replace it.
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10-6
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity:
Headlight 12 V, 30/30 W
× 2
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W
× 1
Meter lighting 14 V, 3 W
× 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
× 1
Reverse indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W
× 1
Oil temperature warning light 12 V, 1.7 W
× 1
Fuse:
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Terminal fuse 10 A
Signaling system fuse 10 AModel YFM350BA
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