horn YAMAHA YFM250R-W 2009 Owners Manual

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EBU18061Handlebar switches
EBU18080Engine 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 situation. The
engine will not start or run when this switch is set
to “ ”.EBU18100Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er.
1. Light switch “ / / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
4. Hazard switch “ ”
5. Turn signal switch “ / ”
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1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
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NOTICEECB00050See the starting instructions on page 6-1 priorto starting the engine.EBU28061Light switch“//”
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high beam.
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the low beam.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the headlight.NOTICEECB00030Do not use the headlight with the engine turned
off for an extended period of time, otherwise
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.EBU27990Turn signal switch“/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch
to “ ”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch
to “ ”. When released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn signal lights,
push the switch in after it has returned to the center
position.
EBU18170Horn switch“”
Press the switch to sound the horn.EBUM0220Hazard switch“”
Turn this switch to “ ” to turn on the hazard lights
(simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an emergen-
cy or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.NOTICEECB00860Do not use the hazard lights for an extended
length of time with the engine not running, oth-erwise the battery may discharge.EBU18280Throttle lever Once the engine is running, movement of the throt-
tle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the ATV will decelerate, and the engine will
return to an idle any time the hand is removed from
the throttle lever.
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7BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
(turn signals, horn, headlight, etc.) FOR PROP-
ER OPERATION when you come out of the wa-
ter. Do not continue to ride your ATV until you
have regained adequate braking ability. (See
page 7-19.)
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-7
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-13
Auxiliary light bulb ........................................................ 8-41BBattery .......................................................................... 8-36
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-33
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-24
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-22
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-24
Brake lever (YFM250RSE-W) ........................................ 4-7
Brake lever (YFM250R-W) ............................................. 4-6
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-27
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-21
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-7
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-34
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-25
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-18
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-6
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-28DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-31Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-29
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-19
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element ...................................... 8-9
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3FFuel ....................................................................... 4-10, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-11
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-9
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-38HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-3
Hazard switch ................................................................. 4-4
Headlight beam ............................................................ 8-40
Headlight bulb .............................................................. 8-39
High beam indicator light ................................................ 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1
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