2009 YAMAHA YFM50R warning

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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
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2.9 psi20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
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2.9 psi
WARNING
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires cold
9Recommended
: Front
: 20 kPa,
2.9 psi
Rear
: 20 kPa,
2.9 psi
9Minimum
: Front
: 17 kPa,
2.5 psi
Rear
: 17 kPa,
2.5 psi
9Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.LOADING9Maximum weight capacity:
40 kg,(88 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories.
5YF-2169M-005YF-21696-M0
Improper tire pressure or overloading can cause
loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.

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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.
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WARNING

EWB00250
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the op-
eration of the throttle lever before you start the
engine. If the throttle does not work smoothly,
check for the cause. Correct the problem be-
fore riding the ATV or consult a Yamaha dealer.
EBU18361
Speed limiter
Your ATV was delivered with an adjustable speed
limiter. Yamaha recommends that all beginning
riders start off with the speed limiter adjusting
screw fully turned in to limit the amount of speed
available while they learn.
The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to
the maximum. The adjusting screw may be gradu-
ally turned out as the beginner becomes more fa-
miliar with operating the ATV.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn
the adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-crease the maximum engine power available
and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING

EWB00230
Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage or
improper throttle operation. The child could
lose control, have an accident or be injured. Do
not turn the adjusting screw out more than 12
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
3. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)
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WARNING

EWB00220

Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.

Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
braking performance which could cause an
accident. You could also wear out the brakes
prematurely.
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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is located on the left side of
the engine. Use the drive select lever to shift the
transmission into drive or neutral.
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Parking brake lock plate
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1. Drive select lever
2. Drive position
3. Neutral position
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of gasoline or higher octane grade.
NOTICE

ECB00070
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust system.
WARNING

EWB00310

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.

Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.

Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.

Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the car-
buretor while also filtering it.The fuel cock lever positions are explained as fol-
lows and shown in the illustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always turn the fuel cock lever to this position
when the engine is not running.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
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ONFUEL
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19222
Pre-operation check list
Before operating this ATV, be sure to check the items listed in the following table.
WARNING

EWB00480
Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s
Manual. Failure to inspect increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
TIP

The maintenance of some items in the table has to be performed by a Yamaha dealer. Refer to the periodic
maintenance charts on page 8-3 to determine which service should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Fuel


Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.

Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-8, 5-3
Engine oil

Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified
level if necessary.

Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-9
Final gear oil

Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-12
Front brake

Check operation, and correct if necessary.

Lubricate cable if necessary.

Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-20, 8-21

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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
(See page 4-8.)
WARNING

EWB00520

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.

Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.

Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.

Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
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Engine oil
Make sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-9.)
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Final gear oil
Make sure that the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-12.)
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Front and rear brakes
Brake levers

Check for correct free play in the brake levers. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See pages
8-21 and 8-23.)

Check operation of the levers. They should
move smoothly and there should be a firm feel-
ing when the brake is applied. If not, have the
ATV checked by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brakes for wear. (See page 8-20.)
WARNING

EWB00570
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual, have
the ATV checked by a Yamaha dealer.

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Throttle lever
Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.
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Tires
WARNING

EWB00602
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or operation
of this ATV with improper or uneven tire pres-
sure, may cause loss of control, increasing
your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.

The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model.
Other tire combinations are not recommend-
ed.
Front:
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT145
Size:
AT16 x 7-7
Type:
TubelessRear:
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT145
Size:
AT16 x 8-7
Type:
Tubeless

The tires should be set to the recommended
pressure:
Recommended tire pressure:
Front:
20 kPa (0.200 kgf/cm
2
, 2.9 psi)
Rear:
20 kPa (0.200 kgf/cm
2
, 2.9 psi)

Check and adjust tire pressures when the
tires are cold.

Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.

Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.
Minimum tire pressure:
Front:
17 kPa (0.170 kgf/cm
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, 2.5 psi)
Rear:
17 kPa (0.170 kgf/cm
2
, 2.5 psi)