2011 YAMAHA YFM700R check engine light

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 4-2
Multi-function display .................................. 4-3
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-5
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-6
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-7
Clutch lever ................................................ 4-7
Brake lever ................................................. 4-8
Brake pedal ................................................ 4-8
Parking brake lever .................................... 4-9
Shift pedal ................................................ 4-10
Reverse knob “REV” ................................ 4-10Fuel tank cap ............................................4-11
Fuel ...........................................................4-11
Seat ..........................................................4-13
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ..............................................4-14
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-4
Engine oil ....................................................5-4
Coolant .......................................................5-4
Front and rear brakes .................................5-4
Throttle lever ...............................................5-5
Drive chain ..................................................5-5
Tires ............................................................5-5
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-7
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-7
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting the engine ......................................6-1
Shifting ........................................................6-2
Operating the reverse knob and driving
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Engine break-in .......................................... 6-5
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-7
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ..................... 8-3General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-5
Removing and installing the panel ..............8-9
Checking the spark plug .............................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-12
Coolant .....................................................8-16
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-20
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-24
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-26
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-27
Valve clearance ........................................8-28
Adjusting the reverse lock release
cable .......................................................8-28
Brakes .......................................................8-28
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-29
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-30
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-32
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-32
Checking the brake pedal position ............8-32
Adjusting the parking brake free play .......8-33
Brake light switches ..................................8-34
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...........8-35
Drive chain slack .......................................8-36
Lubricating the drive chain ........................8-38
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-39
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ............................................8-40
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EBU26694Indicator lights and warning lights EBU17860Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU17830Reverse indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.
EBU26702Coolant temperature warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the engine over-
heats. When this occurs during operation, stop the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so and allow it to
cool down for about 10 minutes.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. The warning
light should come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light re-
mains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.NOTICEECB00010
The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.
Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.
1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Coolant temperature warning light“”
4. Engine trouble warning light“”
5. Fuel level warning light“”5
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EBU29391Fuel level warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 2.6 L (0.69 US gal,
0.57 Imp.gal). When this occurs, refuel as soon as
possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by setting the engine stop switch to“”
and turning the key to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light re-
mains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.EBU27284Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is not work-
ing correctly. When this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the self-diagnosis system. (See page
4-5 for an explanation of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. The warning
light should come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light re-
mains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
EBU29265Multi-function display The multi-function display is equipped with the fol-
lowing:
a speedometer
an odometer1.“RESET” button
2.“SELECT” button
3. Speedometer
4. Clock/Hour meter
5. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B2
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4 Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis de-
vice for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those circuits, the
engine trouble warning light will come on or flash
and the multi-function display will indicate an error
code.
If the multi-function display indicates an error code,
note the code number, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
NOTICEECB00811If the multi-function display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked as soon
as possible in order to avoid engine damage.EBU18061Handlebar switches
1. Error code display
1
1. Light switch“//OFF”
2. Engine stop switch“/”
3. Start switch“”
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OPERATION
EBU19901Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00631Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.EBU29483Starting the engine NOTICEECB00150See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-5
prior to operating the engine for the first time.1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and the engine stop
switch to“”.
The following warning lights should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.

Coolant temperature warning light
Fuel level warning light
Engine trouble warning light
NOTICEECB00824If a warning light does not go off, see page 4-2
for the corresponding warning light circuit
check. To avoid possible damage, do not oper-
ate the ATV if a warning light stays on.3. Shift the transmission into neutral. The neutral
indicator light should come on, if it does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.TIPThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. The engine can be started under the
following conditions.
The transmission is in neutral.
The clutch is disengaged with the transmission
in gear. However, it is recommended to shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
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Always use the clutch when changing gears.
The engine, transmission and drive train are
not designed to withstand the shock of
forced shifting and can be damaged by shift-
ing without using the clutch.EBU20501Operating the reverse knob and driving
in reverse
WARNING
EWB00720Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or even a person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift into
reverse, make sure there are no people or ob-
stacles behind you. When it is safe to proceed,
go slowly.NOTICEECB00170Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop, apply the
clutch lever, and then shift the transmission
into first gear.2. While applying the brake pedal, turn the re-
verse knob clockwise with your right hand.
3. Apply the clutch lever and shift the transmis-
sion into reverse by pressing down on the shift
pedal, and then release the reverse knob.
TIPWhen in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
come on. If the indicator light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.4. Check behind you for people or obstacles,
and then release the brake pedal.1. Reverse knob “REV”
2. Shift pedal
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8 To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the
spark plug wrench included in the owner’s tool
kit.To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly different color,
the engine could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
1. Spark plug cap
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1. Spark plug wrench
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