2013 YAMAHA YFM700R Owners Manual

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The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the front brake light switch
should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To make the
brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EBU29750Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The clutch lever free play should measure 5.0–
10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction
(a), and to decrease it, turn the bolt in direction
(b).
4. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2
(a)
(b)
1. Rubber cover
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Clutch lever free play
3
1
2
(a)
(b)
4
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8If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
6. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
7. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a) to loosen the clutch cable.
8. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase.
9. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut at the crankcase in direction (a),
and to decrease it, turn the nut in direction (b).
10. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase and the clutch lever.
TIPIf the specified free play cannot be obtained as de-
scribed above or if the clutch does not operate cor-
rectly, have a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.EBU26864Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before
each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
1
2
(a)
(b)
Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as
follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the rear wheel axle pinch bolts.
3. Insert a rod of a diameter of 8 mm (0.3 in) and a length of 10 cm (4 in) into one of the holes in
the drive chain tensioner as shown.
TIPA rod can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make
this adjustment.4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. To tighten the drive chain, push the ATV back-ward. To loosen the drive chain, push the ATV
forward. NOTICE: Improper drive chain
slack will overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the ATV and can lead to
drive chain slippage or breakage. To pre-
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Rod
3. Drive chain tensioner
4. Hole
4
2
11
3
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chain slack within the specified limits.
[ECB00542]
6. Pull the rod out, and then tighten the rear axle
pinch bolts to the specified torque in the order
shown.
EBU24882Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.NOTICEECB00561The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and asmall soft brush. NOTICE: To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
[ECB00571]
Tightening torque: Rear axle pinch bolt:21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
31 24
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2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant. NOTICE: Do
not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
[ECB00581]
EBU24902
Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec- essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02581●Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could
restrict the operation of controls and lead to
an accident or injury.●Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
1. O-ring
1
1
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or engine oil
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EBU24922Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.EBUM0170Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked
before each ride. If operation is not smooth, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.EBU28871Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.
EBU24963Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:Silicone grease
Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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EBU24995Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
EBU25004Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points The rear suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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EBU25033Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots The upper and lower arm pivots must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
1. Grease nipple
1. Grease nipple
1
1
1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
1
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