2013 YAMAHA YFM700R low beam

Brake light switches ................................. 8-36
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-37
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-38
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-40
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-41
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ........................................... 8-42
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-42
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...................................................... 8-42
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-42
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-43
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-43
Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 8-44
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-45
Battery ...................................................... 8-46
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-48
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-50
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-52
Tail/brake light .......................................... 8-52
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-52
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-53
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-55 CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1 Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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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.EBU18154Light switch “ / /OFF”
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the low beams
and the taillight. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the high beams and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.NOTICEECB00043Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate properly.
If this should happen, remove the battery and
recharge it. (See page 8-46.)EBU18282Throttle lever Once the engine is running, pushing the throttle le-
ver will increase the engine speed.
1. Light switch “ / /OFF”
2. Engine stop switch “ / ”
3. Start switch “ ”
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85. Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
7. Place the headlight unit in the original posi- tion, and then install the bolt.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU25561Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting bolt in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (b).EBU26920Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED type of
tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt1
(a)(b)
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