steering wheel YAMAHA YFM400F 2001 Owners Manual

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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV re-
quires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you
have learned the basic riding skills on flat
ground before attempting to cross a sloping
surface. Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or
rough terrain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill.
When riding on slopes be sure not to make
sharp turns either up or down hill.

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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could
lead to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, position-
ing your weight over the front wheels will
sometimes help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide
sideways, control can usually be regained (if
there is room to do so) by steering in the direc-
tion of the slide. Applying the brakes or accel-
erating is not recommended until you have
corrected the slide.

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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
V-belt*

• Check operation.
• Check for cracks or damage every 12 months or
2,400 km whichever comes first.

Wheels*

• Check balance/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary.

Wheel bearing*

• Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
• Replace if damaged.

Front and rear
suspension*

• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.

Steering system*

• Check operation/Replace if damaged.
• Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.

Front axle boots*
• Check operation.
• Replace if damaged.
Fittings and Fasteners*
• Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
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