YAMAHA YFM350R 2008 Owners Manual

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NOTE:The vehicle identification number is used to identifyyour ATV.EBU26050Model label
The model label is affixed at the location in the il-
lustration. Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information will be need-
ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er.1. Vehicle identification number
1. Model label
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-8
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-14BBattery .......................................................................... 8-37
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-33
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-33
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-24
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-23
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-24
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-27
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-22
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-25
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-19
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-28DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-31
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-29
Drive select lever ............................................................ 4-7Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-6
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-20
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2FFuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-38HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-41
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-39IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PParking ........................................................................... 6-6
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-26
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-7
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list ................................................. 5-1RReverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-4
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-14
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-18
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Start switch .................................................................... 4-3Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-36
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and
lower arm pivots ........................................................ 8-36
Suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points, lubricating the rear ..................... 8-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-34
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-41
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-21
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-3, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................ 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-43
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-44VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-21
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-34
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-43
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-42
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