2016 YAMAHA YFM700R Owners Manual

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WARNING
EWB00073Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nau-
sea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which may be present even if you
do not see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days in en-
closed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experi-
ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels.
 Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or par-
tially enclosed areas such as barns, garages,
or carports. 
Do not run engine outdoors where engine
exhaust can be drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and doors.

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EBU17681
DESCRIPTION
EBU17691Left view1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Idle adjusting screw
5. Battery
6. Fuses
7. Rear shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (YFM70RSSG)
8. Rear shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping)
(YFM70RSSG)
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658,9
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11
7
12
9. Rear shock absorber assembly compression damping
force adjusting screw (for slow compression damping)
(YFM70RSSG)
10.Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut
11.Shift pedal
12.Engine oil tank drain bolt
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EBU17701Right view1. Spark arrester
2. Air filter case
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir
4. Crankcase engine oil filler bolt
5. Oil filter element
6. Spark plug
7. Front shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping)
(YFM70RSSG)
8. Front shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow compression damping)
(YFM70RSSG)
9. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut (YFM70RSSG)
10.Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (YFM70RSBG)1
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456 7,8,9
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10,11
11.Front shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (YFM70RSSG)
12.Crankcase engine oil drain bolt
13.Brake pedal
14.Rear brake light switch
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EBU17714Controls and instruments
TIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Clutch lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Main switch
4. Front brake fluid reservoir
5. Brake lever
6. Throttle lever
7. Reverse knob
8. Handlebar switches
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EBU17737
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU29912Main switchThe positions of the main switch are as follows:
“” (on)
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
headlights and taillight come on when the light
switch is on, and the engine can be started. The
key cannot be removed.
“ ” (off)
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
1. Main switch
OFF
ON
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EBU26697Indicator lights and warning lightsEBU17861Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU17831Reverse indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.
EBU29922Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the engine
overheats. When this occurs during operation,
stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so and
allow it to cool down for about 10 minutes.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.NOTICEECB00011The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.
 Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.
1. Fuel level warning light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Reverse indicator light “R”
5. Neutral indicator light “N”
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EBU29933Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 2.9 L (0.77 US gal,
0.64 Imp.gal). When this occurs, refuel as soon as
possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by setting the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turning the key to “ ” (on). The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and then go
off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.EBU29943Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is not work-
ing correctly. When this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EBU30761Self-diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self-diagnosis de-
vice for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those circuits,
the engine trouble warning light will come on or
flash. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.NOTICEECB01181To prevent engine damage, be sure to consult
a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible if this oc-
curs.
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EBU18065Handlebar switchesEBU18081Engine 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 situa-
tion. The engine will not start or run when this
switch is set to “ ”.
EBU18102Start 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.EBU18155Light 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.NOTICEECB00044Do 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 8-45.) EBU18283Throttle leverOnce 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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