2005 YAMAHA YFM350R parking brake

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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 ................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill ....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-17
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-29
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-33
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-41
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-43
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-45
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-45
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-47
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-47
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-49
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-53
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-55
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-57
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-59
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-65
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-67
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-69
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-71
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-73
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-75
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ...................... 8-75
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Drive select lever
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Main switch
5. Brake pedal
6. Headlights
7. Front wheel
8. Fuel cock9. Rear wheel
10. Shift pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Parking brake lever
13. Brake lever
14. Throttle lever
15. Handlebar switchesNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-17 1. Parking brake lever (Locked position)
1. Levier de frein de stationnement (frein serré)
1. Palanca del freno de estacionamiento
(posición de bloqueo)
1. Parking brake lever (Unlocked position)
1. Levier de frein de stationnement (frein relâché)
1. Palanca del freno de estacionamiento
(posición de desbloqueo)
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Parking brake lever
Use the parking brake when you have to start the
engine or park the machine, especially on a slope.
To apply the parking brake, move the parking
brake lever in direction
a. To release the parking
brake, move the parking brake lever in direction
b.
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4-19
WARNING
_

Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is not
applied. This could cause loss of control or
a collision.


Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride. The
brake could overheat if you ride the ATV
without releasing the parking brake. You
could lose braking performance which
could cause an accident. You could also
wear out the brakes prematurely.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-47–8-57
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-67
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-59–8-63
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-17–8-27
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-13, 8-69–8-73
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-15, 8-45
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-17–5-23,
8-85–8-87
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-15, 8-65,
8-97–8-105
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6-3
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Starting a cold engine
WARNING
_ Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision. _1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine
stop switch to “”.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
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6-17
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To start out and accelerate:
1. Release the throttle lever, and then release
the parking brake.CAUTION:_ Always close the throttle while shifting gears.
Otherwise, damage to the engine and drive
train may result. _2. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
3. Shift into first gear.
4. Open the throttle gradually and at the same
time, release the clutch lever slowly.
5. Once the machine has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle, and at the same
time, quickly pull in the clutch lever.
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