brakes YAMAHA WARRIOR 350 2001 Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records........... 3-3
Key identification number ................. 3-5
Vehicle identification number ........... 3-5
Model label ......................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch ........................................ 4-1
Indicator lights.................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches............................ 4-5
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-9
Speed limiter .................................... 4-11
Clutch lever ....................................... 4-13
Front brake lever .............................. 4-13
Rear brake pedal .............................. 4-15
Parking brake .................................... 4-17
Shift pedal......................................... 4-21Drive select lever...............................4-21
Fuel tank cap .....................................4-23
Fuel cock ............................................4-23
Starter (choke) ...................................4-25
Seat ....................................................4-27
Front shock absorber adjustment....4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment .....4-31
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .....................5-1
Front and rear brakes .........................5-5
Fuel.......................................................5-9
Engine oil ...........................................5-13
Chain ..................................................5-15
Throttle lever .....................................5-17
Fittings and Fasteners ......................5-17
Lights .................................................5-17
Switches ............................................5-17
Battery................................................5-19
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure .........5-23
Tire wear limit ...................................5-25
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Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding
by practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain. On extremely slippery sur-
faces, such as ice, go slowly and be very
cautious in order to reduce the chance of
skidding or sliding out of control.
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Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water
or in water deeper than that recommended
in this manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test
your brakes after leaving water. If neces-
sary, apply them several times to let friction
dry out the linings.
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Always be sure there are no obstacles or
people behind you when you operate in re-
verse. When it is safe to proceed in reverse,
go slowly.
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Always use the size and type tires specified
in this manual.
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Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.

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WARNING

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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.
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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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Front and rear brakes
1. Brake lever and brake pedal
Check for correct free play in the front
brake lever. If the free play is incorrect, ad-
just it. Check for correct rear brake pedal
height. If the pedal height is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. (See
pages 8-47 ~ 8-49.)
Check the operation of the lever and ped-
al. They should move smoothly and there
should be a firm feeling when the brakes
are applied. If not, have the machine in-
spected by a Yamaha dealer.
2. Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level.
Add fluid if necessary. (See pages 8-41 ~
8-45.)
NOTE:

If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can be used.Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4

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3. Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking
out of the pipe joints or master cylinders.
Apply the brakes firmly for one minute. If
there is any leaking, have the machine in-
spected by a Yamaha dealer.
4. Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after start-
ing out to make sure they are working
properly. If the brakes do not provide
proper braking performance, inspect the
brake pads for wear. (See page 8-39.)
WARNING

Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual,
have the ATV inspected by a Yamaha dealer.

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To decelerate:
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower
gear. Be sure that the engine has sufficiently
slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improp-
er use of the brakes or shifting can cause the
tires to lose traction, reducing control and in-
creasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING
Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too high
could make the wheels stop rotating. This
could cause loss of control, an accident and in-
jury. It could also cause engine or drive traindamage.

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Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the
ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, put the machine in low gear, apply the
parking brake, and block the front and rear
wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are sosteep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying
the brakes in low gear.
2. Stop the engine and release the clutch le-
ver.
3. With the front and rear brakes applied, ap-
ply the parking brake and slowly release
the rear brake pedal.

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Select a large, flat area off-road to become fa-
miliar with your ATV. Make sure that this area
is free of obstacles and other riders. You
should practice control of the throttle, brakes,
shifting procedures, and turning techniques in
this area before trying more difficult terrain. Al-
ways avoid riding on paved surfaces: the ATV
is designed for off-road use only, and handling
maneuvers are more difficult to perform on
pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruc-
tion on page 6-3 to start the engine. Once it has
warmed up you are ready to begin riding your
ATV. As you get on the ATV, be sure not to ac-
cidentally move the shift pedal. Remember
that the engine and exhaust pipe will be hot
when riding and afterwards; do not allow skin
or clothing to come in contact with these com-
ponents.

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CAUTION:Do not shift gears without releasing the throt-
tle. Damage to the engine or drive train mayoccur.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower
gear. Be sure that the engine has sufficiently
slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improp-
er use of the brakes or shifting can cause the
tires to lose traction, reducing control and in-
creasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING
Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too highcould cause the wheels to stop rotating.

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WARNING
Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
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Keep weight uphill.
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Apply the brakes.
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Lock parking brake, after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
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Keep weight uphill.
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Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as
well, and then lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and re-
mount, following the procedure described in
the Owner’s Manual.