2010 YAMAHA YFM700R low beam

Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-39
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-39
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-39
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-39
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-40
Battery ...................................................... 8-41
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-44
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-46
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-47
Tail/brake light .......................................... 8-48
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-48
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-50
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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EBU18101Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.EBU18152Light switch“//OFF”
Set this switch to“” to turn on the low beams
and the taillight. Set the switch to“” to turn on
the high beams and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.NOTICEECB00041Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate properly.
If this should happen, remove the battery and
recharge it. See page 8-41 for battery charging
information.EBU18281Throttle 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.
1. Throttle lever
1
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8 To raise a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (b).
EBU26920Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED type of
tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU27481Installing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Install the wheel and the nuts.
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt1
(a)(b)
1. Nut
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