2006 YAMAHA YFM50R light

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 ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Engine stop switch with cord (lanyard) .....4-7
Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Speed limiter ......................................4-13
Front brake lever ................................4-17Rear brake lever .................................4-17
Parking brake .....................................4-19
Shift lever ...........................................4-21
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-21
Fuel cock ............................................4-23
Choke lever ........................................4-25
Seat ....................................................4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
Engine oil ............................................5-11
Final gear oil .......................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-25
Switches .............................................5-25
Battery ................................................5-25
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CONTENTS
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8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot lights
of water heaters and clothes dryers.
Gasoline can catch fire. You could be
burned.
8When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 8. Rear brake lever
2. Front cover 9. Parking brake
3. Fuel cock 10. Neutral indicator light
4. Fuse 11. Front brake lever
5. Engine stop switch with 12. Throttle lever
cord (lanyard) 13. Main switch
6. Footrest 14. Fuel tank cap
7. Shift lever 15. Handlebar switches
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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Indicator lights
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position before starting the engine. The
engine stop switch controls ignition and can be
used at all times to stop the engine, especially in
an emergency. The engine will not start or run
when the engine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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1. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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1. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
2. Start switch “START”
1. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
2. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
2. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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NOTE:
This model is equipped with an ignition circuit
cut-off system.
The engine can be started under the following
conditions.
a. When the transmission is in neutral. At this
time the neutral indicator light should come
on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
b. When the transmission is in the drive posi-
tion and the rear brake lever is applied.
However, it is recommended to shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
5. Use the choke lever in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position 1: Cold engine start–
ambient temperature below 30° C.
Position 2: Warming up position.
Position 3: Cold engine start–
ambient temperature above 25° C
and warm engine start position.
CHOKE
ONOFF
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1. Fully open “ON”2. Half open (warming up position)
3. Closed “OFF”a. Choke lever
1. Pleine course “ON”2. Mi-course (position de chauffe)3. Fermé “OFF”a. Levier de choke
1. Abierto completamente “ON”
2. Semiabierto (posición de calentamiento)
3. Cerrado “OFF”a. Palanca del starter AMBIENT TEMP. / CHOKE LEVER POSITION
POSITION DE LEVIER DE STARTER / TEMP. AMBIANTEPOSICION DEL MANDO DEL STARTER / TEMP. AMBIENTE
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The choke lever should not
be used. The throttle should be opened slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the choke lever turned off.
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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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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.
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