2006 YAMAHA YFM700R brake

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 ............................ 4-9
Throttle lever .................................... 4-13
Speed limiter .................................... 4-15
Clutch lever ...................................... 4-17
Brake lever ....................................... 4-17Brake pedal ...................................... 4-19
Parking brake lever .......................... 4-21
Shift pedal ........................................ 4-25
Reverse knob ................................... 4-25
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-27
Seat .................................................. 4-29
Front shock absorber adjustment ..... 4-31
Adjusting the rear shock absorber .... 4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................ 5-1
Front and rear brakes ......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................. 5-13
Engine oil .......................................... 5-17
Coolant ............................................. 5-19
Chain ................................................ 5-23
Throttle lever .................................... 5-23
Tires ................................................. 5-25
How to measure tire pressure .......... 5-29
Tire wear limit ................................... 5-31
Fittings and fasteners ....................... 5-31
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CONTENTS
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Idle speed adjustment ...................... 8-65
Valve clearance adjustment ............. 8-67
Throttle lever adjustment .................. 8-69
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ....................................... 8-71
Brake fluid level inspection ............... 8-73
Brake fluid replacement .................... 8-77
Front brake lever free play ............... 8-79
Brake pedal height adjustment ......... 8-81
Parking brake adjustment ................. 8-83
Adjusting the rear brake light switch . 8-87
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..... 8-89
Drive chain slack check .................... 8-91
Adjusting the drive chain slack ......... 8-93
Lubricating the drive chain ............... 8-97
Cable inspection and lubrication .... 8-101
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication .................. 8-103
Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication ..................................... 8-105
Rear arm pivot lubrication .............. 8-107Wheel removal ............................... 8-111
Wheel installation ........................... 8-113
Battery ............................................ 8-115
Battery maintenance ...................... 8-119
Fuse replacement ........................... 8-121
Replacing a headlight bulb ............. 8-125
Headlight beam adjustment ............ 8-131
Tail/brake light ................................ 8-131
Troubleshooting .............................. 8-133
Troubleshooting chart ..................... 8-137
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................ 9-1
A. CLEANING ..................................... 9-1
B. STORAGE ..................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 10-1
Conversion table ................................. 11-1
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8Always check for obstacles before operating
in a new area.
Never attempt to operate over large obsta-
cles, such as large rocks or fallen trees.
Always follow proper procedures when oper-
ating over obstacles as described in this man-
ual.
8Always 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 slid-
ing out of control.
8Never 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.
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 9. Clutch lever
2. Headlight 10. Parking brake lever
3. Brake pedal 11. Main switch
4. Engine oil tank 12. Brake lever
5. Coolant reservoir 13. Throttle lever
6. Idle adjusting screw 14. Reverse knob
7. Tail/brake light 15. Fuel tank cap
8. Shift pedal 16. Handlebar switches
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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1. Clutch lever1. Levier d’embrayage1. Palanca de embrague
1. Brake lever
1. Levier de frein1. Palanca del freno
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar
and the ignition circuit cut-off system is incorpo-
rated in the clutch lever holder. Pull the clutch
lever to the handlebar to disengage the clutch,
and release the lever to engage the clutch. The
lever should be pulled rapidly and released
slowly for smooth clutch operation. (Refer to
“Starting a cold engine” for a description of the
ignition circuit cut-off system.)
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right handle-
bar. Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the
front brake.
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1. Brake pedal1. Pédale de frein 1. Pedal del freno
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right side of
the machine. Push down on the pedal to apply
the rear brake.
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1. Parking brake lever (Locked position)1. Levier de frein de stationnemento (frein serrè)1. Palanca del freno de estacionamiento (posición de bloqueo)
1. Parking brake lever (Unlocked position)
1. Levier de frein de stationnemento (frein relâché)1. Palanca del freno de estacionamiento (posición de desblo-
queo)
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Parking brake lever
Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope. To apply the parking brake, move the
parking brake lever in direction
a. To release
the parking brake, move the parking brake lever
in direction b.
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8Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is
not applied. This could cause loss of con-
trol or a collision.
8Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance
which could cause an accident. You could
also wear out the brakes prematurely.
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