2014 YAMAHA YFM700R warning

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●Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.●Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.●Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.●Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.EBU30050Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies (YFM700RSE)These shock absorber assemblies are equipped
with a spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound
damping force adjusting screw, with a compres-
sion damping force adjusting bolt (for fast com-
pression damping), and a compression damping
force adjusting screw (for slow compression damp-
ing).
WARNING
EWB02491●Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting bolt and screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or skin
until suspension components have cooled.●Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability, which could
lead to an accident.NOTICEECB00090Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.TIPAlthough the total number of clicks or turns of a
damping force adjusting mechanism may not ex-
actly match the following specifications due to
small differences in production, the actual number
of clicks or turns always represents the entire ad-
justing range. To obtain a precise adjustment, it
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Compression damping force (for slow compres-
sion damping)To increase the compression damping force and
thereby harden the compression damping, turn the
compression damping force adjusting screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the compression damping
force and thereby soften the compression damp-
ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b).
WARNING
EWB00410These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.●Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.●Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.●Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.
1. Compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow
compression damping)
1 (a)
(b)
1
Compression damping setting (for slow com-
pression damping): Minimum (soft):16 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 10 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut
against the adjusting nut, and then tighten
it to the specified torque.
[ECB00081]
WARNING
EWB00450This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorb-
er assembly is damaged, it could explode
causing injury or property damage. Shock ab-
sorber cylinder damage could also result in
poor handling which could cause an accident.●Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.●Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat.●Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way.●Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):Distance A = 243.0 mm (9.57 in)
Standard: Distance A = 233.0 mm (9.17 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 228.0 mm (8.98 in)1. Distance A
1
Tightening torque: Locknut:42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
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EBU30041Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly (YFM700RSE)This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound damping
force adjusting screw, with a compression damp-
ing force adjusting bolt (for fast compression
damping), and a compression damping force ad-
justing screw (for slow compression damping).
WARNING
EWB02680Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting bolt and screw, the re-
bound damping force adjusting screw or the
oil reservoir with your bare hand or skin until
the suspension components have cooled.NOTICEECB00090Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks or turns of a
damping force adjusting mechanism may not ex-
actly match the following specifications due to
small differences in production, the actual number
of clicks or turns always represents the entire ad-
justing range. To obtain a precise adjustment, it
would be advisable to check the number of clicks
or turns of each damping force adjusting mecha-
nism and to modify the specifications as neces-
sary.Spring preload1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direc- tion (a) to increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension.
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WARNING
EWB00430This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and under-
stand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assembly.●Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.●Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to explode due to ex-
cessive gas pressure.●Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.
●Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
Compression damping setting (for slow com-
pression damping):Minimum (soft):16 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 11 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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EBU19201
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19224Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00481Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEMROUTINE PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary. 4-10, 5-4
Engine oil Check oil level in engine oil tank, and add recommended oil to spec-
ified level if necessary.
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-4, 8-13
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.
Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-4, 8-17
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EBU19761Throttle lever Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.EBU19770Drive chain Check the condition of the drive chain and check
the drive chain slack. Lubricate and adjust the
drive chain as necessary. (See page 8-38.)EBU19814Tires Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at
the recommended specifications. Also check for
wear and damage.
Tire pressure
Use the low-pressure tire gauge to check and ad-
just tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire
pressures must be equal on both sides.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with im- proper tire pressure may cause severe injury
or death from loss of control or rollover. Tire
pressure below the minimum specified could also cause the tire to dislodge from the rim un-
der severe riding conditions.
[EWB02541]
Set tire
pressures to the following specifications:
The low-pressure tire gauge is included as stan-
dard equipment. Make two measurements of the
tire pressure and use the second reading. Dust or
dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading to be
incorrect. Recommended tire pressure:
Fron t27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Rear 27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Minimum tire pressure: Fron t24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear 24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Maximum tire seating pressure: Fron t250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
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5Tire wear limit
When the tire groove decreases to 3 mm (0.12 in)
due to wear, replace the tire. Tire information
This ATV is equipped with tubeless tires with
valves.
WARNING
EWB02551Use of improper tires on this ATV may cause
loss of control, increasing your risk of an acci-
dent.After extensive tests, only the tires listed below
have been approved for this model by Yamaha
Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America.
1. Low-pressure tire gauge
1. Tire wear limit
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