2006 YAMAHA YFZ450 steering

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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.
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8Do not mount an accessory where it could
interfere with your ability to control the ATV.
Examples include (but are not limited to) a
heavy or bulky object attached to the handle-
bars which could make steering difficult, an
accessory that limits your ability to move
around on the seat, or one that limits your
view.
8Use extra caution when riding an ATV with
accessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.
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Loading
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 judgement. Keep the following points in
mind:
8Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
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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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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
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INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours
9Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
Clutch*9Check operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
9Check free play/operation/fluid leakage/
Front brake*See NOTE Page 8-10.22222
9Correct if necessary.
9Check operation/fluid leakage/
Rear brake*See NOTE Page 8-10.22222
9Correct if necessary.
Wheels*9Check balance/damage/runout.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
Wheel bearings*9Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
2222
9Replace if damaged.
Rear arm pivot*9Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.222
Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering 9Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.222
shaft*
Drive chain9Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.22222
Fittings and fasteners*9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
22222
9Correct if necessary.
Front and rear9Check operation.
22
suspension*9Correct if necessary.
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INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
9Check operation.
Steering system*9Repair if damaged.
22222
9Check toe-in.
9Adjust if necessary.
Engine oil9Replace (Warm engine before draining).2 222
Engine oil filter
9Replace.222
element
9Check coolant leakage.
Cooling system9Repair if necessary.22222
9Replace coolant every 24 months.
9Check operation.
Lights and switches*
9
Adjust headlight beams.22222
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