lights YAMAHA YFM350R 2003 Owners Manual

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1-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
Brake lever ......................................... 4-13
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-15
Parking brake ..................................... 4-17
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
Drive select lever ................................ 4-21
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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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WARNING


Always turn off the engine when refueling.


Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.


Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicini-
ty of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.


When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position. Oth-
erwise, fuel may leak out of the carburetor
or fuel tank.


Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Drive select lever
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Main switch
5. Brake pedal
6. Headlights
7. Front wheel
8. Fuel cock9. Rear wheel
10. Shift pedal
11. Starter (choke)
12. Clutch lever
13. Parking brake
14. Brake lever
15. Throttle lever
16. Handlebar switchesNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-1
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position and
the headlights and taillight come on when the light
switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can
be removed in this position.
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4-3 1. Reverse indicator light “R”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
2. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
2. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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Indicator lights
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the reverse position.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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4-5 1. Light switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
3. Start switch “START”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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Handlebar switches
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Set the switch to the “LO” position to turn on the
low beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “HI” position to turn on the
high beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “OFF” position to turn off all of
the lights.CAUTION:_ Do not use the headlights 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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Contacteurs au guidon
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Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
Placer le contacteur à la position “LO” pour allumer les
feux de croisement et le feu arrière.
Placer le contacteur à la position “HI” pour allumer les
feux de route et le feu arrière.
Placer le contacteur sur “OFF” pour éteindre tous les
feux.ATTENTION:_ Ne jamais laisser les phares allumés pendant plus
d’une demi-heure après avoir coupé le moteur. La
batterie risque de se décharger au point d’empêcher
la mise en marche du moteur. Si cela devait se produi-
re, déposer et recharger la batterie. _
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Interruptores del manillar
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Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
Ponga el interruptor en la posición “LO” para encen-
der la luz de cruce y la luz de cola.
Ponga el interruptor en la posición “HI” para encen-
der la luz de carretera y la luz de cola.
Ponta el interruptor en la posición “OFF” para apagar
todas las luces.AT E N C I O N :_ No mantenga las luces del faro encendidas du-
rante más de treinta minutos con el motor para-
do. La batería podría descargarse hasta el extre-
mo de que el motor de arranque no funcione
debidamente. Si sucediese esto, desmonte la ba-
tería y recárguela. _
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4-7 1. Light switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
3. Start switch “START”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position before starting the engine. The en-
gine stop switch controls ignition and can be used
at all times to stop the engine, especially in an
emergency. The engine will not start or run when
the engine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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Start switch “START”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.CAUTION:
See the starting instructions on page 6-3 prior
to starting the engine.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-41–8-51
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-59
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-53–8-55
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13–5-15,
8-15–8-23
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-15, 8-61–8-65
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-17, 8-39
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19–5-25,
8-73–8-75
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-57, 8-87–8-97
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-77–8-83
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
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