2009 YAMAHA YFM90R Owners Manual

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DESCRIPTION
Left viewRight view1. Fuel cock
2. Rear wheel
3. Footrest 4. Front wheel 1. Spark arrester
2. Seat
3. Footrest
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Controls and instruments1. Rear brake lever
2. Parking brake
3. Front brake lever
4. Throttle lever
5. Main switch6. Fuel tank cap7. Handlebar switches
8. Choke
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TIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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.
1. Main switch
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Handlebar switches Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Set this switch to “RUN” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this switch
to stop the engine in an emergency situation. The
engine will not start or run when this switch is set
to “OFF”.
Start switch “START”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er.
See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.
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1. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
2. Start switch “START”

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Throttle 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.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
Speed limitersYour ATV was delivered with two speed limiter
devices. A vehicle speed limiter adjusting screw
and a removable engine speed limiter plate.
Yamaha recommends that all beginning riders start
off with the vehicle speed limiter adjusting screw fully
turned in and the engine speed limiter plate installed
to limit the amount of speed available while they learn.
1. Throttle lever
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WARNING
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.

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The vehicle speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to the
maximum. The adjusting screw may be gradually
turned out as the beginner becomes more familiar with
operating the ATV. Parents 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
vehicle speed limiter alone, the engine speed limiter
plate can be removed. Since removal of this limiter
will result in a significant increase in power, turn the
vehicle speed limiter adjusting screw completely back
in again; adjust it out in stages as done previously.Vehicle speed limiter1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine power available
and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease
the maximum engine power available and the
maximum speed of the ATV, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
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3. Tighten the locknut.2. Adjusting screw1. Locknut
3. No more than 11 mm (0.4 in)
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