2006 YAMAHA YFM700R brake 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 ............. 3-5
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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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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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-71–8-81
Rear brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-71–8-81
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-89
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-83–8-85
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-13–5-15
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-21
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level in reservoir.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19, 8-37–8-47
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-23, 8-91–8-99
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-23, 8-69
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-25–5-31, 8-111–8-113
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-31
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-31, 8-125–8-131
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Tire wear limit
When the tire groove decreases to 3 mm (0.12
in) due to wear, replace the tire.
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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 necessary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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Starting the engine
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Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or
do not work smoothly, you could be unable
to control the ATV, which could lead to an
accident or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “RUN”.
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The engine trouble warning light and the fuel
level warning light should come on, and then
go off.
If a warning light does not go off, see page
4-7 for the corresponding warning light cir-
cuit check.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
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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 driving
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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 posi-
tion, apply the clutch lever, and then shift
the transmission into first gear.
2. While applying the brake pedal, turn the
reverse knob clockwise with your right
hand.
3. Apply the clutch lever and shift the trans-
mission 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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