2012 YAMAHA YFM350R-W light

EBU17420
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.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights ............................................ 4-2
Speedometer .............................................. 4-2
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-4
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-5
Clutch lever ................................................ 4-6
Brake lever ................................................. 4-6
Brake pedal ................................................ 4-6
Parking brake lever .................................... 4-7
Shift pedal .................................................. 4-8
Drive select lever ........................................ 4-8Fuel tank cap ..............................................4-9
Fuel .............................................................4-9
Fuel cock ..................................................4-11
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-12
Steering lock .............................................4-13
Seat ..........................................................4-14
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ..............................................4-14
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-3
Drive chain ..................................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-6
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-6
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine .................................6-1
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Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Shifting ....................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-6
Parking ....................................................... 6-7
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-7
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-8
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 ....................... 8-2Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system .....................8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-5
Checking the spark plug .............................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-15
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-18
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-20
Adjusting the throttle lever free play .........8-21
Valve clearance ........................................8-22
Brakes .......................................................8-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-23
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-25
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-25
Checking the brake pedal height ..............8-25
Adjusting the parking brake free play .......8-26
Brake light switches ..................................8-27
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...........8-28
Drive chain slack .......................................8-29
Lubricating the drive chain ........................8-32
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-32
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ............................................8-33
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Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ............................................. 8-34
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-35
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-35
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-35
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-36
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-37
Battery ...................................................... 8-38
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-40
Headlight bulb .......................................... 8-41
Headlight beam ........................................ 8-41
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-41
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............. 8-42
Replacing the license plate light bulb ....... 8-42
Auxiliary light bulb .................................... 8-44
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-44
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-44
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-45
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-46
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Headlight
2. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
3. Fuel cock
4. Throttle stop screw
5. Air filter case
6. Battery
7. Owner’s tool kit
8. Tail/brake light
9. Oil filter element
10.Shift pedal
1
2
3
4
5
6,7
8
9
10
1. Spark arrester
2. Fuse
3. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
nut
4. Drive select lever
5. Fuel tank cap
6. Spark plug
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Brake pedal
9. Rear brake light switch
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir
1234
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EBU17712Controls and instrumentsTIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.1. Clutch lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Speedometer unit
4. Front brake fluid reservoir
5. Brake lever
6. Throttle lever
7. Engine stop switch
8. Main switch
9. Starter (choke)
10.Handlebar switches
5
4
3
2
1
8
9
10
7
6
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EBU17733
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.TIPThe headlight comes on when the light switch is
set to“” or“”.OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
1. Main switch
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EBU17793Indicator lights EBU27970Turn signal indicator light“”
This indicator light flashes when the turn signal
switch is pushed to the left or right.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.EBU27980High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the high beam
of the headlight is switched on.EBU28051Speedometer This speedometer is equipped with an odometer.
The odometer shows the total distance traveled.
1. High beam indicator light“”
2. Turn signal indicator light“”
3. Reverse indicator light “R”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
12
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
1 2
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EBU18061Handlebar switches
EBU18080Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” 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“”.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.
1. Light switch“//”
2. Hazard switch“”
3. Turn signal switch“/”
4. Horn switch“”
5. Start switch“”
1. Engine stop switch“/”
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