2005 YAMAHA YFM350R tires

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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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3 For Europe
3 For Oceania4 For Europe
5NF-21696-M0
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
GBDEF
INLPS
Set with tires cold.
Pneus à froid. Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Ställ in med kalla däck. Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPANYAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
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3 Pour l’Europe
3 Pour l’Océanie4 Pour l’Europe
5NF-21696-M0
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
GBDEF
INLPS
Set with tires cold.
Pneus à froid. Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Ställ in med kalla däck. Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPANYAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
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3 Para Europa
3 Para Oceanía4 Para Europa
5NF-21696-M0
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
GBDEF
INLPS
Set with tires cold.
Pneus à froid. Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Ställ in med kalla däck. Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPANYAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
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Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such
as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order
to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out
of control.


Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that recommended in this
manual. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the linings.


Always be sure there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you when you operate in reverse.
When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.


Always use the size and type of tires specified
in this manual.


Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.
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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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Tires
Always use the recommended tires.
WARNING
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or operation
of this ATV with improper or uneven tire pres-
sure, may cause loss of control, increasing
your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model.
Other tire combinations are not recom-
mended.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT21
× 7-10 KT851B
Rear DUNLOP AT20
× 10-9 KT877A
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2. The tires should be set to the recommend-
ed pressure:

Recommended tire pressure
Front 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2, 0.25 bar)
Rear 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm2, 0.25 bar)


Check and adjust tire pressures when the
tires are cold.


Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2, 0.22 bar)
Rear 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm2, 0.22 bar)
4. Use no more than the following pressures
when seating the tire beads.
Front 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 2.5 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 2.5 bar)
Higher pressures may cause the tire to
burst. Inflate the tires very slowly and
carefully. Fast inflation could cause the
tire to burst.
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