2005 YAMAHA YFM660R brake light

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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 and warning lights ................. 4-3
Handlebar switches ........................... 4-11
Throttle lever ..................................... 4-15
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-17
Clutch lever ....................................... 4-19
Brake lever ......................................... 4-19
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-21
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-23
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-27
Reverse knob .................................... 4-27
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-29
Fuel cock............................................ 4-29
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-31
Seat.................................................... 4-33
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-35
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-37
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Coolant............................................... 5-15
Chain ................................................. 5-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-19
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Tires .................................................. 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ........... 5-25
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-27
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OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Reverse knob 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 ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading ....................6-33
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
Panel removal and installation ........... 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-19
Cooling system ................................... 8-35
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-39
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-47
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-53
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-59
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-61
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-63
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-65
Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-67
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-69
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-73
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-75
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-77
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-79
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-83
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-85
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-87
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-89
Lubricating the drive chain ................. 8-91
Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-95
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Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ..................... 8-95
Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication ......................................... 8-97
Rear arm pivot lubrication .................. 8-99
Wheel removal ................................. 8-103
Wheel installation ............................ 8-105
Battery ............................................. 8-107
Battery maintenance ....................... 8-111
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-113
Replacing a headlight bulb ............... 8-115
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-125
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-127
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 8-129
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................. 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ........................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Engine oil tank
4. Brake pedal
5. Headlights
6. Fuel cock
7. Throttle stop screw
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Tail/brake light10. Shift pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Handlebar switches
13. Parking brake lever
14. Main switch
15. Reverse knob
16. Throttle lever
17. Brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-67–8-75
Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-67–8-73, 8-77
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-85
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-79–8-81
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-19–8-33
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-15–5-17,
8-35–8-45
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-87–8-93
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-19, 8-63
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-21–5-27,
8-103–8-105
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-19, 8-83,
8-115–8-125
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
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6-11 1. Reverse knob “REV”
2. Shift pedal
1. Bouton de marche arrière “REV”
2. Pédale de sélection
1. Botón de marcha atrás “REV”
2. Pedal del cambio
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Reverse knob operation and reverse drivingCAUTION:_ Before shifting, stop the machine and return
the throttle lever to its closed position, other-
wise the transmission may be damaged. _1. Bring the machine to a complete stop, return
the throttle lever to the closed position, apply
the clutch lever, and then shift the transmis-
sion into first gear.
2. While applying the brake pedal, turn the re-
verse knob clockwise with your right hand.
3. Apply the clutch lever and shift the transmis-
sion into reverse by pressing down on the
shift pedal.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. _
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4. With the front and rear brakes applied, pull
the clutch lever, shift into 1st gear, and then
slowly release the clutch lever, brake lever
and brake pedal.NOTE:_ Make sure that the neutral indicator light goes off. _5. Turn the key to “OFF”.
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