2008 YAMAHA YFM80R Owners Manual

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MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
5TH-28199-66
YFM80RX
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIREOWNER’S MANUAL

PRINTED IN JAPAN
2007.05-0.3x1 !
(E,F,S)
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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5TH-28199-66-E0
YFM80RX
OWNER’S MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM80RX. This ATV represents the result of many years
of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. With the
purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have
made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV.
It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:


READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ATV. MAKE SURE YOU UNDER-
STAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE ATV.

THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 70 cc, SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED BY A CHILD UNDER
12 YEARS OF AGE.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This ATV is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this ATV, you should understand the instructions and
warnings in this Owner’s Manual. Then be sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ
in skills, physical abilities and judgment. Some children may not be able to operate an ATV safely. Parents
should supervise their child’s use of the ATV at all times. Parents should permit continued use only if they
determine that the child has the ability to operate the ATV safely.

Your ATV was delivered with an adjustable speed limiter and also with an air intake restrictor plate. Yamaha
recommends that all beginners start off with the speed limiter screw turned in and the air intake restrictor
plate installed to limit the amount of speed available while they learn. The limiter screw may be gradually
turned out to increase maximum speed as the beginner becomes more familiar with operating the ATV. Par-
ents should decide when to adjust the ATV for more power as their youngster’s riding skills improve. Once
the ATV rider can operate with skill at the top speed permitted by adjusting the speed limiter alone, the air
intake restrictor plate can be removed. Since removal of this plate will result in a significant increase in pow-
er, turn the speed limiter completely back in again; adjust it out in stages as you did before.
If your child is a beginner or is inexperienced, he or she should take a training course.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in se
vere injur
y
or death
to the ATV operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the ATV.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the ATV.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:NOTE:

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motor sports!
This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on UNPAVED surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this
ATV on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM80RX
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, May 2007
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.