2011 YAMAHA YFM350R-W key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17341FAILURE 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 severe injury
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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU28040Main switch The positions of the main switch are as follows:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
auxiliary light, taillight and license plate light come
on, and the engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed.NOTE:The headlight comes on when the light switch isset to “” or “”.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
1. Main switch
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CAUTION:ECB00050See the starting instructions on page 6-1 priorto starting the engine.EBU28061Light switch “//”
Set the switch to “” to turn on the high beam.
Set this switch to “” to turn on the low beam.
Set the switch to “” to turn off the headlight.CAUTION:ECB00030Do not use the headlight with the engine turned
off for an extended period of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-charge it.EBU27990Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to
“”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch to
“”. When released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal lights, push
the switch in after it has returned to the center po-
sition.
EBU18170Horn switch “”
Press the switch to sound the horn.EBU28000Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” position, turn this switch to
“” to turn on the hazard lights (simultaneous
flashing of all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an emergen-
cy or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:ECB00860Do not use the hazard lights for an extended
length of time with the engine not running, oth-erwise the battery may discharge.EBU18280Throttle 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.
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4Move the starter (choke) in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
See the “Starting a cold engine” section on page
6-1 for proper operation.
EBU28010Steering lock To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to either side.
2. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the steering lock key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise, push
it in, and then turn the key 1/8 turn clockwise.
4. Check that the steering is locked, remove the
key, and then close the steering lock cap.
1. Starter (choke) “”
1. Steering lock cap
2. Steering lock
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4 To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the key.
2. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise to re-
lease the lock.
3. Remove the key, and then close the steering
lock cap.
EBU18880Seat To remove the seat
Pull the seat lock lever upward and pull up the seat
at the rear.To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the seat into
the seat holders and push down on the seat at the
rear.
NOTE:Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.EBU18990Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Seat lock lever
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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EBU20900Parking on a slope
WARNING
EWB00870Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the
ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, place the ATV transversely across the
incline, apply the parking brake, stop the en-
gine, shift into first gear, and then block the
front and rear wheels with rocks or other ob-
jects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are sosteep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the ATV to a stop by applying the front
brake.
2. With the front and rear brake applied, pull the
clutch lever, shift into the neutral position, re-
lease the clutch lever, and then apply the
parking brake.
3. Stop the engine by setting the engine stop
switch to “”.4. With the front and rear brakes applied, pull the
clutch lever, shift into first gear, and then re-
lease the clutch lever, brake lever and brake
pedal.
NOTE:Make sure that the neutral indicator light goes off.
5. Turn the key to “OFF”.
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8 access to a constant-voltage battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer charge your bat-
tery.EBU28151Replacing a fuse The main fuse and signaling system fuse are locat-
ed under the seat. (See page 4-14.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
CAUTION:ECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing afuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING
EWB02171Always use a fuse of the specified rating, and
never use a substitute object in place of the
proper fuse. An improper fuse or a substitute
object can cause damage to the electrical sys-tem, which could lead to a fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
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