Axle YAMAHA YFM350R 2005 Owners Manual

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TURNING YOUR ATV
To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road,
the two rear wheels are mounted solidly on one
axle and turn together at the same speed. There-
fore, unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is
allowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will
resist turning. A special turning technique must be
used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and
easily. It is essential that this skill be learned first at
low speed.
WARNING
_ Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Practice turning at low speeds before attempt-
ing to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at
speeds too fast for your skills or the condi-
tions. _
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1. Boulon supérieur de moyeu de roue
2. Boulon inférieur de moyeu de roue
1. Perno superior del cubo de la rueda
2. Perno inferior del cubo de la rueda
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Alignment marks
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
3. Repères d’alignement
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
3. Marcas de alineación
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Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the rear wheel hub upper and lower
bolts.
2. Loosen the locknuts on each side of the swin-
garm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction
a. To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direc-
tion
b and push the wheels forward. Turn
each adjusting bolt exactly the same amount
to maintain correct axle alignment.NOTE:_ There are alignment marks on each side of the
swingarm and on the hub. Use them to check for
proper wheel axle alignment. _3. After adjusting, tighten the locknuts and the
wheel hub bolts to the specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf)
Upper wheel hub bolt:
120 Nm (12.0 m·kgf)
Lower wheel hub bolt:
73 Nm (7.3 m·kgf)
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CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine will
not only enhance its appearance but will improve
its general performance and extend the useful life
of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to pre-
vent water entry. A plastic bag and strong
rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps
are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, ap-
ply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not ap-
ply degreaser to the chain, sprockets or
wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure to do the
job.
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