2008 YAMAHA YFM50R Owners Manual

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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a replace-
ment label from your Yamaha dealer.

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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPANp
4GB-2155A-00
5FK-2151H-00
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65YF-21697-20
WARNINGUNDER6
Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 6 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER permit children under age 6
to operate this ATV. Adult supervision required for children
under age 16.
WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.Passengers can causea loss of control,resulting in SEVEREINJURY or DEATH.
5YF-21697-00
5FE-2151H-01
For Oceania For Europe For Europe
For Europe For Oceania
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S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
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2.9 psi
WARNING
IMPROPER 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
9Recommended
: FRONT
: 20 kPa,{
0.20kgf/cm
2}
2.9 psi
REAR
: 20 kPa,{
0.20kgf/cm
2}
2.9 psi
9Minimum
: FRONT
: 17 kPa,{
0.17kgf/cm
2}
2.5 psi
REAR
: 17 kPa,{
0.17kgf/cm
2}
2.5 psi
9Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.LOADING9Maximum Vehicle Load:
40 kg,(88 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories.
5YF-21696-005YF-21696-M0
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Before 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 avantd’utiliser ce véhicule.Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuigde handleiding met aandacht lezen.Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,läs handboken.
WARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
NEVER USE
NEVER CARRYNEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLIC PASSENGERSWITH 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 terrainand it turns.9 avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
5FE-21568-115FK-21568-00
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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Right view
1. Fuel cock
2. Fuse
3. Engine stop switch with cord (lanyard)
4. Footboard
5. Drive select lever
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1. Spark arrester
2. Seat
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Controls and instruments
NOTE:

The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Parking brake
3. Neutral indicator light
4. Front brake lever
5. Throttle lever
6. Main switch
7. Fuel tank cap
8. Handlebar switches
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
The positions of the main switch are as follows:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power, and
the engine can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.

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Indicator light
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Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.
1. Main switch
OFF ON
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1. Neutral indicator light “N”
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