low beam YAMAHA YFM350R 2003 Owners Manual

Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication...................... 8-67
Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication ......................................... 8-69
Rear arm pivot lubrication .................. 8-71
Wheel removal ................................... 8-73
Wheel installation ............................... 8-75
Battery ................................................ 8-77
Replenishing the battery fluid ............. 8-81
Fuse replacement............................... 8-85
Replacing a headlight bulb ................. 8-87
Headlight beam adjustment................ 8-95
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ....... 8-97
Troubleshooting.................................. 8-99
Troubleshooting chart....................... 8-101
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning ........................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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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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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinders or calipers, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinders and calipers, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Wheel bearings*•Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Steering system*•Check operation.
•Repair if damaged.
•Check toe-in.
•Adjust if necessary.Front and rear
suspension*•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering shaft*•Lubricate every 6 months.**Rear arm pivot*
•Lubricate every 6 months.**Fittings and fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.Battery*•Check specific gravity.
•Check breather hose for proper routing.
•Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*•Check operation.
•Adjust headlight beam.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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8-95 1. Adjusting screw (× 2)
1. Vis de réglage (× 2)
1. Tornillo de ajuste (× 2)
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Headlight beam adjustmentCAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. _To raise the beam, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection
a.
To lower the beam, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection
b.
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