2005 YAMAHA YFZ450 Notices Demploi (in French)

FBU08010
RENSEIGNEMENTS
IMPORTANTS SUR CE MANUEL
LE NON-RESPECT DES AVERTISSEMENTS DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL PEUT ENTRAÎNER DES
BLESSURES GRAVES ET LA MORT.
Les informations particulièrement importantes sont repé-
rées par les notations suivantes:_ Le symbole de danger incite à ÊTRE VIGILANT,
CAR LA SÉCURITÉ EST EN JEU!
AVERTISSEMENT
_ Le non-respect des instructions données sous un
AVERTISSEMENT peut entraîner des blessuresgraves ou la mort
du pilote, d’un tiers ou d’une per-
sonne inspectant ou réparant le véhicule.
SBU08010
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
SOBRE ESTE MANUAL
LA INOBSERVANCIA DE LAS ADVERTENCIAS
CONTENIDAS EN ESTE MANUAL PUEDE ACA-
RREAR LESIONES GRAVES O INCLUSO MOR-
TALES.
La información de especial importancia se señala en
este manual con las siguientes notaciones:_ El símbolo de alerta de seguridad significa
¡ATENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERTA! ¡PELI-
GRA SU SEGURIDAD!
ADVERTENCIA
_ La inobservancia de las instrucciones de AD-
VERTENCIA puede ser causa de lesiones graveso mortales
para el usuario de la máquina, las per-
sonas situadas en sus proximidades o los técni-
cos encargados de su inspección o reparación.
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CAUTION:_ A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the ma-
chine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
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ATTENTION:_ Un ATTENTION indique les précautions particuliè-
res à prendre pour éviter d’endommager le véhicule.
N.B.:
Un N.B. fournit les renseignements nécessaires à la clari-
fication et à la simplification des divers travaux.
ATTENTION:_ Los avisos de ATENCIÓN indican precauciones
especiales que deben adoptarse para evitar que
la máquina sufra daños.
NOTA:
Las NOTAS contienen información importante para
facilitar o aclarar los procedimientos.
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EBU00111
3-IMPORTANT NOTICE
This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on
UNPAVED surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate
this ATV on any paved surface, paved street,
paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regula-
tions before operating this ATV.
EBU10560
YFZ450T
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2004 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, March 2004
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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FBU00111
REMARQUE IMPORTANTE
Ce véhicule est conçu et fabriqué pour une utilisation sur
surfaces NON REVÊTUES uniquement. La conduite de
ce véhicule sur les surfaces ou les routes revêtues est dan-
gereuse.
Prendre connaissance des règlements locaux avant de
conduire ce véhicule.
FBU10560
YFZ450T
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
©2004 par Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1
re édition, mars 2004
Tous droits réservés. Toute réimpression ou
utilisation non autorisée sans la permission
écrite de la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
est formellement interdite.
Imprimé au Japon
SBU00111
AVISO IMPORTANTE
Este ATV ha sido fabricado y diseñado únicamente
para su utilización en terrenos SIN PAVIMENTAR.
Por lo tanto, es peligroso, circular con el ATV por su-
perficies pavimentadas, calles pavimentadas, carre-
teras pavimentadas o autopistas pavimentadas.
Se ruega consultar las leyes y reglamentaciones lo-
cales sobre vehículos motorizados antes de usar el
ATV.
SBU10560
YFZ450T
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
©2004 por Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ª edición, marzo 2004
Reservados todos los derechos. Queda
expresamente prohibida cualquier reimpresión
o uso no autorizado sin el consentimiento por
escrito de Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Impreso en Japón.
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EBU00150
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 .............................. 4-7
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-11
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-13
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-15
Brake lever ......................................... 4-17
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-17
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-19
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-21
1234
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-39
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 ...................................... 5-17
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
Shifting ................................................6-11
To start out and accelerate .................6-13
To decelerate ......................................6-17
Engine break-in ...................................6-19
Parking ................................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading .....................6-29
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
67
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 element........... 8-23
Cooling system ................................... 8-41
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-45
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-53
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-65
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-73
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-75
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-75
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-77
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-79
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-81
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-83
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-87
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-89
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-91
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-93
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-97
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-99
Drive chain slack check .................... 8-101
Drive chain slack adjustment ............ 8-103
Lubricating the drive chain................ 8-107
Cable inspection and lubrication....... 8-111
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Brake pedal, brake lever and
clutch lever lubrication.................... 8-113
Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication ....................................... 8-117
Rear arm pivot lubrication ................ 8-119
Wheel removal ................................. 8-121
Wheel installation ............................. 8-123
Battery .............................................. 8-125
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-129
Fuse replacement............................. 8-131
Replacing a headlight bulb ............... 8-133
Headlight beam adjustment.............. 8-139
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-141
Troubleshooting................................ 8-143
Troubleshooting chart....................... 8-147
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning ........................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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