2018 YAMAHA YFM700R low beam

Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-42
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 8-42
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 8-43
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-43
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points ....... 8-44
Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 8-45
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-46
Battery....................................................... 8-46
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-50
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-51
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-53
Tail/brake light........................................... 8-53
Removing a wheel ..................................... 8-53
Installing a wheel....................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-55
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-56
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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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.EBU18157Light 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.NOTICEECB00046Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter will not have enough power to crank the
engine. If this should happen, remove the bat-
tery and recharge it. (See page 8-46.)
EBU18284Throttle leverPush the throttle lever to increase engine speed
and the speed of the ATV. Because the throttle is
spring-loaded, the ATV will decelerate and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the throttle lever
is released.TIPBefore starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released. 1. Throttle lever
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5. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning
it clockwise.
6. Install the bulb cover.
7. Place the headlight unit in the original posi- tion, and then install the bolt.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU25562Adjusting a headlight beamNOTICEECB00691It 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).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.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt1
(a)(b)
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