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accident. Be sure to keep your feet firmly mounted
on the footboards at all times. Avoid jumping the
ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may
result.
SLIDING AND SKIDDING
WARNING
EWB01663Skidding or sliding improperly may cause you
to lose control of this ATV. You may also regain
traction unexpectedly, which may cause the
ATV to overturn.

Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.
 On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of
control. Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
accident. To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
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14*Steering shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
15 *Steering system • Check operation and repair or replace if dam-
aged.
• Check toe-in and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
16 *Engine mounts • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
17 *Axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√√
18 Engine oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
19 Engine oil filter car-
tridge • Replace.
√√√
20 Differential gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
21 Final gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
22 Cooling system • Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
NO.
ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev-
er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 15 80 160 160 320UB5K64E0.book Page 7 Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 AM

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TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun. EBU25096Lubricating the steering shaftThe steering shaft must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance chart. YFM700FWB
YFM700FWBD1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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High-range indicator light (YFM700FWBD) .................... 5-2
Horn switch .................................................................. 5-13IIdentification numbers ................................................... 1-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 5-1
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 6-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................. 5-13
Low-range indicator light (YFM700FWBD) .................... 5-2MMain switch .................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 9-3
Maintenance chart, general maintenance and lubrication .................................................................... 9-5
Model label ..................................................................... 1-1
Multi-function display .....................................................5-6NNeutral indicator light .....................................................5-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK”
(YFM700FWBD) ......................................................... 5-15
Override switch (YFM700FWBD) ................................. 5-14
Owner’s Manuals and Tool Kit ....................................... 9-2PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 9-9
Park indicator light ......................................................... 5-2
Parking ........................................................................... 7-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 7-5
Part locations ................................................................. 4-1
RRear brake, adjusting the lever, pedal free play .......... 9-44
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 9-51
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 5-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 8-1SSafety information .......................................................... 3-1
Seat .............................................................................. 5-24
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear (YFM700FWBD) .................................................. 5-26
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 9-39
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 9-17
Specifications .............................................................. 11-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 5-19
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 9-51
Starting the engine ......................................................... 7-1
Start switch .................................................................. 5-13
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 9-52
Storage ........................................................................ 10-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 5-25TThrottle lever ........................................................ 5-18, 6-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 9-41
Tires ............................................................................... 6-4
Trailer hitch .................................................................. 5-29
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 9-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 9-41
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 9-40
Vehicle identification number ......................................... 1-1
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WARNING
ALWAYS
:
• use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.
• avoid paved surfaces—pavement may
seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER
operate:
• without proper training or instruction.
• at speeds too fast for your skills or the
conditions.
• on public roads—a collision can occur with
another vehicle.
• with a passenger—passengers affect
balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
PRINTED IN USA
2021.09-0.R× 1 CR (E)
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