2017 YAMAHA YFM700R low beam

Drive chain slack ....................................... 8-38
Lubricating the drive chain........................ 8-40
Checking and lubricating the cables......... 8-40
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............................................ 8-41
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-41
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 8-41
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 8-42
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-42
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....................................................... 8-45
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-48
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-50
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-51
Tail/brake light........................................... 8-52
Removing a wheel ..................................... 8-52
Installing a wheel....................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-53
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-54
CLEANING AND STORAGE ........................... 9-1 Cleaning ...................................................... 9-1 Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION....................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
INDEX .......................................................... 12-1
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EBU18066Handlebar 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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8To 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).
EBU26921Tail/brake lightThis 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.EBU25652Removing a wheel1. Place the ATV on a level surface. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU27483Installing a wheel1. Install the wheel and the nuts.TIPWhen installing the wheel, make sure its arrow
mark points toward the rotating direction of
the wheel.
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt1
(a)(b)
1. Wheel nut
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