2021 YAMAHA YFM700R low beam

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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EBU18081Engine 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 7-1 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 thestarter will not have enough power to crank the
engine. If this should happen, remove the bat-
tery and recharge it. (See page 9-45.)
EBU18286Throttle leverPush the throttle lever to increase engine speed.
Spring tension returns the lever to the rest position
when released. Always check that the throttle le-
ver returns normally before starting the engine. 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).EBU26922Brake/tail lightThis model is equipped with an LED type of
brake/tail light.
If the brake/tail light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25653Removing a wheel1. Park 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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