2006 YAMAHA YFM50R tow

When your child has developed sufficient skill to
no longer need you to follow with the cord, the
cord can be stowed under the seat of the ATV.
However, you must still closely supervise your
child at all times during ATV operation.
NOTE:
The ATV will not start without the clip in place.
Be sure to remove the cord and store it in a safe
place to prevent operation of the ATV when you
are not around to supervise.
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Should the ATV be separated from the parent by
a distance longer than the lanyard length, the
lanyard will pull out the clip and stop the engine.
For further explanation of this switch and the
lanyard, see “TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO
OPERATE THE ATV” in the “SAFETY INFOR-
MATION” section.
NOTE:
8The engine cannot be started with the clip
removed.
8When your child has developed sufficient skill
to no longer need you to follow with the lan-
yard, the lanyard can be stowed under the
seat of the ATV. However, you must still
closely supervise your child at all times during
ATV operation.
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1. Lanyard1. Longe1. Acollador
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the right han-
dlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the
front brake.
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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the left han-
dlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the
rear brake.
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1. Front brake lever1. Levier de frein avant1. Palanca del freno delantero
1. Rear brake lever
1. Levier de frein arrière1. Palanca del freno trasero
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Loading
As originally equipped, this ATV is not designed
to carry cargo or tow a trailer. If you choose to
add accessories so that you can carry cargo or
tow a trailer, you must use common sense and
good judgement. Keep the following points in
mind:
8Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
Vehicle loading limit (total weight of rider,
cargo and accessories):
40 kg
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Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying
or towing cargo improperly could cause
changes in vehicle handling which could
lead to an accident.
Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed when car-
rying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater
distance for braking.
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1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
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As you approach a curve, slow down and begin
to turn the handlebars in the desired direction.
As you do so, put your weight on the footboard
to the outside of the turn (opposite your desired
direction) and lean your upper body into the
turn. Use the throttle to maintain an even speed
through the turn. This maneuver will let the
wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly,
allowing the ATV to make the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow
speed many times in a large off-road area with
no obstacles. If an incorrect technique is used,
your ATV may continue to go straight. If the ATV
doesn’t turn, come to a stop and then practice
the procedure again. If the riding surface is slip-
pery or loose, it may help to position more of
your weight over the front wheels by moving for-
ward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you
should be able to perform it at higher speeds or
in tighter curves.1
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8If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned
towards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that
the ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the
uphill side. (See pages 7-59–7-61.)
8If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow mov-
ing water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to
let water drain from the ATV and CHECK
YOUR BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION
when you come out of the water. Do not con-
tinue to ride your ATV until you have regained
adequate braking ability. (See pages 7-63–
7-65.)
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1. Wheel nut (×4) 2. Wheel nut (×3)1. Ecrou de roue (×4)2. Ecrou de roue (×3)1. Tueroa de rueda (×4) 2. Tueroa de rueda (×3)
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Wheel removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
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Wheel installation
When installing the wheel, reverse the removal
procedure.
NOTE:
The arrow mark on the tire must point toward
the rotating direction of the wheel.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Wheel nut torque:
Front: 28 Nm (2.8 m0kgf)
Rear: 28 Nm (2.8 m0kgf)
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FrontAvantDelantera
RearArrièreTrasera
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