light YAMAHA YFM350R-W 2008 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights ............................................ 4-2
Speedometer .............................................. 4-2
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-4
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-5
Clutch lever ................................................ 4-6
Brake lever ................................................. 4-6
Brake pedal ................................................ 4-7
Parking brake lever .................................... 4-7
Shift pedal .................................................. 4-8
Drive select lever ........................................ 4-9Fuel tank cap ..............................................4-9
Fuel ...........................................................4-10
Fuel cock ..................................................4-11
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-12
Steering lock .............................................4-13
Seat ..........................................................4-14
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ..............................................4-14
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Drive chain ..................................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Measuring the tire pressure ........................5-5
Tire wear limit .............................................5-6
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-7
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OPERATION .................................................. 6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Shifting ....................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-6
Parking ....................................................... 6-7
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-8
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-9
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ............................................ 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-13
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-17
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-23
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-23PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ..........................................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................8-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-3
Checking the spark plug .............................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-13
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-16
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-17
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-19
Valve clearance ........................................8-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-21
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-22
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-22
Checking the brake pedal position ............8-23
Adjusting the parking brake free play .......8-24
Brake light switches ..................................8-25
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...........8-26
Drive chain slack .......................................8-27
Lubricating the drive chain ........................8-30
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and
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Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ............................................. 8-32
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-32
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-32
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-33
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-34
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-35
Battery ...................................................... 8-35
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-37
Headlight bulb .......................................... 8-38
Headlight beam ........................................ 8-38
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............. 8-38
Replacing the license plate light bulb ....... 8-39
Auxiliary light bulb .................................... 8-40
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-40
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-41
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-42
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-43
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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1nition such as the pilot lights of water heat-
ers and clothes dryers. Gasoline can catch
fire and you could be burned.

When transporting the ATV in another vehi-
cle, be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock is in the “OFF” position. Otherwise, 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 gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes,
seek medical help immediately. If gasoline
spills on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,change your clothes.
WARNING
EWB00070Always operate your ATV in an area with ade-
quate ventilation. Never start or run the engine
in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous
and may cause loss of consciousness anddeath within a short time.
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DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Headlight
2. Front wheel
3. Fuel cock
4. Rear wheel
5. Shift pedal
1. Spark arrester
2. Seat
3. Drive select lever
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Main switch
6. Brake pedal
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EBU17712Controls and instrumentsNOTE:The ATV you have purchased may differ slightlyfrom the figures shown in this manual.1. Clutch lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Speedometer unit
4. Brake lever
5. Throttle lever
6. Engine stop switch
7. Starter (choke)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU28040Main switch The positions of the main switch are as follows:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
auxiliary light, taillight and license plate light come
on, and the engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed.NOTE:The headlight comes on when the light switch isset to “” or “”.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
1. Main switch
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EBU17791Indicator lights EBU27970Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the turn signal
switch is pushed to the left or right.EBU17830Reverse indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.
EBU17860Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU27980High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the high beam
of the headlight is switched on.EBU28050Speedometer The speedometer shows the riding speed. This
speedometer is equipped with an odometer. The
odometer shows the total distance traveled.
1. High beam indicator light “”
2. Turn signal indicator light “”
3. Reverse indicator light “R”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
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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. Hazard switch “”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Start switch “”
1. Engine stop switch “/”
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CAUTION:ECB00050See 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.CAUTION:ECB00030Do 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 cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal lights, push
the switch in after it has returned to the center po-
sition.
EBU18170Horn switch “”
Press the switch to sound the horn.EBU28000Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” position, 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.CAUTION:ECB00860Do 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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