2021 YAMAHA YFM700R Owners Manual

Operating the reverse knob and driving in reverse ...................................................... 7-4
Engine break-in ........................................... 7-5
Parking ........................................................ 7-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 7-6
Accessories and loading ............................. 7-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 8-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 8-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 8-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 8-8
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 8-11
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 8-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 8-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 8-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 8-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 8-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 8-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 8-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 9-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit ....................... 9-2
Periodic maintenance chart: Emission control system .......................................... 9-3 Periodic maintenance chart: General
maintenance and lubrication .................... 9-5
Removing and installing the panel............ 9-10
Checking the spark plug........................... 9-10
Engine oil and oil filter element................. 9-12
Why Yamalube ......................................... 9-17
Coolant ..................................................... 9-18
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 9-21
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 9-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 9-27
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 9-28
Valve clearance......................................... 9-29
Adjusting the reverse lock release cable ....................................................... 9-29
Brakes....................................................... 9-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 9-29
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 9-30
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 9-33
Checking the front brake lever free play... 9-33
Checking the brake pedal height.............. 9-34
Adjusting the parking brake free play ....... 9-34
Brake light switches ................................. 9-36
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 9-36
Drive chain slack....................................... 9-38
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 9-40
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 9-40
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Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............................................ 9-41
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 9-41
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 9-41
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 9-42
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 9-42
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points ....... 9-43
Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 9-44
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 9-45
Battery....................................................... 9-45
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 9-49
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 9-50
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 9-52
Brake/tail light ........................................... 9-52
Removing a wheel ..................................... 9-52
Installing a wheel....................................... 9-53
Troubleshooting ........................................ 9-54
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 9-55
CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................... 10-1 Cleaning .................................................... 10-1
Storage...................................................... 10-2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 11-1
INDEX .......................................................... 12-1
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EBU38860
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
EBU28205Identification numbersRecord the vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces provided
below.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26032Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame. This 17-digit number is used to identify
your individual ATV.
EBU26053Model label
The model label is affixed at the location shown.1. Vehicle identification number
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1Your specific model can be identified by checking
the model type code found on the model label.
1. Model label
1. Model type code
2. Production code
3. Color code
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*
****
-
***1
3
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EBU29681
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU36153Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a re-
placement label from your Yamaha dealer.
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1
654
72,3
8
9
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BB5-F2259-20
YAMAHA
1HP-F811R-00
E10
E5
B4F-F817K-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.SHIZUOKA JAPANYAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
B16-F811S-01
12
6
4
5 3
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3C2-F816P-00
YAMAHA
27.5 kPa
0.275 kgf/cm²
4.0 psi 27.5 kPa
0.275 kgf/cm²
4.0 psi
1PE-F816M-M0
1P0-F816R-00
YAMAHA
9 8
7
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2Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear. Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death.
Use from 6 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 6 increases your chance of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
Use from 10 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 10 increases your chance of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
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