2006 YAMAHA YFM700R warning

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CON-
TAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following nota-
tions:
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The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death
to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.
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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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LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
Read and understand all of the labels on your
machine. They contain important information for
safe and proper operation of your ATV.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a
label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your
Yamaha dealer.
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S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neum ticos en fr o.
Pneus froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
St ll in med kalla d ck. 27.5 kPa
0.275 kgf/cm
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4.0 psi27.5 kPa
0.275 kgf/cm
2
4.0 psi
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qWARNINGIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires cold
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Recommended : FRONT : 27.5 kPa,{0.275kgf/cm2}
4.4 psi
REAR: 27.5 kPa,{0.275kgf/cm2}
4.4 psi9Minimum: FRONT : 24.5 kPa,{0.245kgf/cm2}
3.9 psi
REAR: 24.5 kPa,{0.245kgf/cm2}
3.9 psi9Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.
LOADING9Maximum Vehicle Load:
100 kg,(220 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories.
5LP-21696-00
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5FK-2151H-00
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NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
5FE-2151H-01
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
p4GB-2155A-00
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SBefore you operate this vehicle,
read the owner’s manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d’utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuig
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.5FK-21568-00
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qWARNINGImproper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS USENEVER USENEVER CARRYNEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLICPASSENGERSWITH DRUGS
HELMET AND ROADS
OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVER operate :9 without proper training or instruction.9 at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
9 on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
9 with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS :9 use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and it turns.9 avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
5FE-21568-11
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UNDER
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Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.
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1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin d’avvertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “ ”
4. Témoin d’alerte de panne moteur “ ”
5. Témoin d’alerte du niveau de carburant “ ”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “ ”
4. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “ ”
5. Luz indicadora de aviso del nivel de gasolina “ ”
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Indicator and warning 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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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
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