2012 YAMAHA YFM350R-W low beam

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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EBU28063Light 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.NOTICEECB00033Do 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. (See page 8-38.)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
center position. To cancel the turn signal lights,
push the switch in after it has returned to the center
position.EBU18170Horn switch“”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU28001Hazard switch“”
With the key in the “ON” position, use this switch 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.NOTICEECB00860Do not use the hazard lights for an extended
length of time with the engine not running, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge.EBU18282Throttle lever Once the engine is running, pushing the throttle le-
ver 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 throttle lever is re-
leased.
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82. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
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.EBU28160Headlight bulb If the headlight bulb burns out, have a Yamaha
dealer replace it.
EBU28170Headlight beam If a headlight beam adjustment is necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it.EBU25601Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the lens by removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
15.0 A
Accessory fuse:
7.5 A1. Screw
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