2006 YAMAHA YFM700R lock

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Parking on a slope
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Avoid parking on hills or other inclines.
Parking on a hill or other incline could cause
the ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on
an incline, put the machine in low gear, apply
the parking brake, and block the front and
rear wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying
the front brake.
2. With the front and rear brake applied, pull
the clutch lever, shift into the neutral posi-
tion, and then apply the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine by setting the engine stop
switch to “OFF”.
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Speed limiter
For riders inexperienced with this model, this
model is equipped with a speed limiter in the
throttle lever housing. The speed limiter limits
the power and top speed of the ATV. Turning
the adjusting screw in decreases the top speed,
and turning it out increases the top speed. (See
page 4-15 for details.)
Loading and accessories
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 judgment.
Use extra caution when riding the ATV with
additional loads, such as accessories or cargo.
The ATV’s handling may be adversely affected.
Reduce your speed when adding additional
loads.
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Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Apply the brakes.
8Lock the parking brake, after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake
as well, and then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if point-
ed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
remount, following the procedure described
in the Owner’s Manual.
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Throttle lever adjustment
NOTE:
Adjust the engine idling speed before adjusting
the throttle lever free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the throttle
lever free play is 2–4 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt a. Free play1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage a. Jeu1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste a. Juego libre
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is
level.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid,
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
8Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion and lead to poor brake performance.
8Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.
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2
1. Cowling
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir cap
1. Carénage
2. Bouchon du réservoir de liquide de frein
1. Carenado
2. Tapa del depósito del líquido de los frenos traseros
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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2
1. Quick fastener 2. Bolt1. Rivets démontables 2. Boulon1. Fijadores rápidos 2. Perno
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length “A” should be adjusted to 58–60 mm.
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
2. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
3. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable
in direction ato increase the cable length
or in direction bto decrease the cable
length.
NOTE:
If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
4. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
A
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A. Cable lengthA. Longueur du câbleA. Longitud del cable
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction,
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident. After adjusting the parking
brake, block the rear of the machine off the
ground and spin the rear wheels. Check to
make sure there is no brake drag. If brake
drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Clutch lever free play adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be adjusted to
5–10 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
3. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato loosen the cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase side.
7. Turn the adjusting nut at the crankcase in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
8. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase and
the clutch lever.
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b
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt c. Free play1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage c. Jeu1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Perno de adjuste c. Juego libre
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contre-écrou 2. Écrou de réglage1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Tuerca de adjuste
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