engine YAMAHA YFM660R 2001 Notices Demploi (in French)
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Light switch
Turn the switch to the “ ” position to switch
on the low beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “ ” position to switch
on the high beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position to switch
off the headlight and the taillight.
CAUTION:
Do  not  use  the  headlight  with  the  engine
turned  off  for  more  than  thirty  minutes.  The
battery  may  discharge  to  the  point  that  the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should  happen,  remove  the  battery  and  re-
charge it.  
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Throttle lever
Once  the  engine  is  running,  movement  of  the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying
the  throttle  position.  Because  the  throttle  is
spring-loaded,  the  machine  will  decelerate,
and  the  engine  will  return  to  an  idle  any  time
the hand is removed from the throttle lever.
Before 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.
WARNING
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the op-
eration  of  the  throttle  lever  before  you  start
the  engine.  If  the  throttle  does  not  work
smoothly,  check  for  the  cause.  Correct  the
problem  before  riding  the  ATV  or  consult  a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Throttle lever
1. Levier d’accélération
1. Palanca de aceleración 
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Speed limiter
The  speed  limiter  keeps  the  throttle  from  fully
opening,  even  when  the  throttle  lever  is
pushed  to  the  maximum.  Screwing  in  the  ad-
juster limits the maximum engine power avail-
able and decreases the maximum speed of the
ATV.
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle  could  cause  throttle  cable  damage  or
improper  throttle  operation.  You  could  lose
control, have an accident or be injured. Do not
turn the speed adjuster out more than 12 mm
or  the  throttle  cable  could  be  damaged.  Al-
ways  make  sure  the  throttle  lever  free  play  is
adjusted to 3 ~ 5 mm. See page 8-57.
1. Locknut 2. Adjuster a. 12 mm
1. Contre-écrou 2. Dispositif de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Ajustador 
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar
and  the  ignition  circuit  cut-off  system  is  incor-
porated  in  the  clutch  lever  holder.  Pull  the
clutch lever to the handlebar to disengage the
clutch,  and  release  the  lever  to  engage  the
clutch.  The  lever  should  be  pulled  rapidly  and
released  slowly  for  smooth  clutch  operation.
(Refer to “Starting a cold engine” for a descrip-
tion of the ignition circuit cut-off system.)
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Front brake lever
The  front  brake  lever  is  located  on  the  right
handlebar.  Pull  it  toward  the  handlebar  to  ap-
ply the front brake.
1. Clutch lever
1. Levier d’embrayage
1. Palanca de embrague
1. Front brake lever
1. Levier de frein avant
1. Palanca del freno delantero 
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Parking brake
Use  the  parking  brake  when  you  have  to  start
the engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope.  Squeeze  the  clutch  lever  while  pushing
the button, then push in the lock plate to apply
the  parking  brake.  Squeeze  the  clutch  lever  to
release the parking brake.
NOTE:
When the parking brake is used, engine speed
is  limited  to  2,300  r/min.  Be  sure  the  parking
brake is released before moving the throttle le-
ver.  Otherwise,  the  engine  will  misfire,  pre-
venting normal operation.
1. Button 2. Lock plate
1. Bouton 2. Verrou
1. Botón 2. Placa de bloqueo
1. Lock position
1. Position bloquée
1. Posición de bloqueo 
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WARNING
 
Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing  unexpectedly  if  the  parking  brake  is
not applied. This could cause loss of con-
trol or a collision.
 
Always  be  sure  you  have  released  the
parking  brake  before  you  begin  to  ride.
The  brake  could  overheat  if  you  ride  the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You  could  lose  braking  performance
which could cause an accident. You could
also wear out the brakes prematurely. 
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Shift pedal
This  machine  is  equipped  with  a  constant-
mesh  5-speed  forward  and  1-speed  reverse
transmission. The shift pedal is located on the
left side of the engine and is used in combina-
tion with the clutch when shifting.
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Reverse knob 
The  reverse  knob  is  used  to  shift  into  reverse
gear.
Refer  to  the  “Reverse  knob  operation  and  re-
verse driving” section (page 6-11) before oper-
ating this machine in reverse gear.
1. Shift pedal N. Neutral R. Reverse
1. Pédale de sélection N. Point mort R. Marche arrière
1. Pedal del cambio N. Punto muerto R. Marcha atrás
1. Reverse knob
1. Bouton de marche arrière
1. Botón de marcha atrás 
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to
the carburetor.
The fuel cock has three positions.
OFF: With  the  lever  in  this  position  fuel  will
not  flow.  Always  turn  the  lever  to  this
position when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
RES: This  indicates  reserve.  If  you  run  out  of
fuel  while  riding,  turn  the  lever  to  this
position. THEN FILL THE FUEL TANK AT
THE  FIRST  OPPORTUNITY.  After  refuel-
ling,  return  the  fuel  cock  lever  to  the
“ON” position.
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant
1. Tapón del depósito de combustible 
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Starter (choke) “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture. A separate starter circuit supplies this
mixture.
Move  in  direction a  to  turn  on  the  starter
(choke).
Move  in  direction b  to  turn  off  the  starter
(choke).
Refer to “Starting a cold engine” for proper op-
eration. (See page 6-3.)
1. Starter (choke) “”
1. Starter (enrichisseur) “ ”
1. Starter (choke) “ ” 
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-59 ~ 8-69
Clutch• Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-75
Parking brake• Check operation, condition and cable slack. 8-71 ~ 8-73
Fuel• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-17 ~ 8-29
Coolant reservoir• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.5-17, 8-31
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition. 
• Adjust if necessary.5-19, 8-77 ~ 8-83
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-21, 8-57
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23 ~ 5-29, 
8-93 ~ 8-95
Fittings and Fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights• Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-105 ~ 8-115