2007 YAMAHA YFM350R-W length

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CAUTION:ECB00050See the starting instructions on page 6-1 priorto starting the engine.EBU28061Light switch “//”
Set the switch to “” to turn on the high beam.
Set this switch to “” to turn on the low beam.
Set the switch to “” to turn off the headlight.CAUTION:ECB00030Do not use the headlight with the engine turned
off for an extended period of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-charge it.EBU27990Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to
“”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch to
“”. When released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal lights, push
the switch in after it has returned to the center po-
sition.
EBU18170Horn switch “”
Press the switch to sound the horn.EBU28000Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” position, turn this switch to
“” to turn on the hazard lights (simultaneous
flashing of all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an emergen-
cy or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:ECB00860Do not use the hazard lights for an extended
length of time with the engine not running, oth-erwise the battery may discharge.EBU18280Throttle lever Once the engine is running, movement of the throt-
tle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the ATV will decelerate, and the engine will
return to an idle any time the hand is removed from
the throttle lever.
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Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and
that the brake pedal position is correct.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All air
must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These proceduresshould be performed by a Yamaha dealer.EBU24710Adjusting the parking brake free play The parking brake free play must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Cable length “A” should measure 64–68 mm
(2.52–2.68 in). Adjust the parking brake free play
as follows.1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
2. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt
at the rear brake caliper.
3. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
4. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable in di-
rection (a) to increase the cable length, and in
direction (b) to decrease it.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Cable length “A”
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NOTE:If the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifica-tion, consult a Yamaha dealer.
5. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
6. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-
iper until it feels tight, then turn it out 1/8 turn
and tighten its locknut to the specified torque.CAUTION:ECB00520When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that it does not turntogether with the locknut.
WARNING
EWB02090Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting in reduced braking
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustmentagain.EBU24740Brake light switches The operation of the brake light switches must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1780 mm (70.1 in)
Overall width:
1095 mm (43.1 in)
Overall height:
1095 mm (43.1 in)
Seat height:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1210 mm (47.6 in)
Ground clearance:
115 mm (4.5 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
184.0 kg (406 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
349.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
83.0 × 64.5 mm (3.27 × 2.54 in)Compression ratio:
9.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE5W30 or SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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