brake YAMAHA YFM600FWA 2001 Owners Manual

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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
Oil temperature warning light
checking method .............................. 4-5
Speedometer .................................... 4-11
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-11
Handlebar switches .......................... 4-13
Throttle lever .................................... 4-19
Speed limiter .................................... 4-21
Front brake lever .............................. 4-23Rear brake pedal and lever.............. 4-25
Parking brake .................................... 4-27
Drive select lever .............................. 4-29
Recoil starter..................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-33
Starter (choke) “ ” ........................ 4-35
Seat ................................................... 4-37
Storage box ...................................... 4-39
Front carrier ...................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-39
Rear shock absorber
adjustment...................................... 4-41
Auxiliary DC connector .................... 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil .......................................... 5-15
Final gear oil/Differential
gear oil ............................................ 5-19
Throttle lever .................................... 5-19
Fittings and Fasteners...................... 5-21
Lights................................................. 5-211
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Switches ........................................... 5-21
Tires .................................................. 5-23
How to measure tire pressure ........ 5-27
Tire wear limit .................................. 5-29
OPERATION ........................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ....................... 6-3
Starting a warm engine ..................... 6-9
Warming up ........................................ 6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ............................... 6-11
Reverse lock release wire ................ 6-15
Engine break-in ................................ 6-17
Parking .............................................. 6-19
Parking on a slope ........................... 6-21
Accessories and loading ................. 6-23
RIDING YOUR ATV ................................ 7-1
Getting to know your ATV ................. 7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ........................................ 7-5
Be careful where you ride ............... 7-27
Turning your ATV ............................ 7-39
Climbing uphill ................................. 7-45
Riding downhill ................................ 7-55
Crossing a slope ............................... 7-59Crossing through shallow
water ............................................... 7-63
Riding over rough terrain ................ 7-67
Sliding and skidding ........................ 7-69
What to do if ..................................... 7-73
What to do ........................................ 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ............. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/
lubrication ........................................ 8-7
Engine oil .......................................... 8-15
Final gear oil ..................................... 8-25
Differential gear oil .......................... 8-29
Front axle boots ............................... 8-33
Spark plug inspection ...................... 8-35
Air filter cleaning.............................. 8-39
Carburetor adjustment .................... 8-45
Idle speed adjustment ..................... 8-47
Valve clearance adjustment ............ 8-49
Throttle lever adjustment ................ 8-49
Front brake pad inspection ............. 8-51
Rear brake shoe inspection ............. 8-51
Inspecting the brake fluid level ....... 8-53
Brake fluid replacement .................. 8-57
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7
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Front brake lever free play
adjustment ...................................... 8-59
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment ...................................... 8-63
Cable inspection and
lubrication ....................................... 8-69
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ....................................... 8-69
Wheel removal ................................. 8-71
Wheel installation............................. 8-73
Battery ............................................... 8-75
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-79
Fuse replacement ............................. 8-81
Headlight ........................................... 8-83
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-85
Troubleshooting chart ..................... 8-87
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning.......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ........................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION
TABLE ................................................... 11-1
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●Always check for obstacles before operat-
ing in a new area.
Never attempt to operate over large obsta-
cles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Al-
ways follow proper procedures when
operating over obstacles as described in
this manual.
●Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding
by practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain. On extremely slippery sur-
faces, such as ice, go slowly and be very
cautious in order to reduce the chance of
skidding or sliding out of control.
●Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water
or in water deeper than that recommended
in this manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test
your brakes after leaving water. If neces-
sary, apply them several times to let friction
dry out the linings.

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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Storage box
2. Air filter
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Oil cooler / cooling fan
5. Reverse lock release
wire
6. Rear brake pedal
7. V-belt housing
8. Auxiliary DC connector
9. Drive select lever
10. Fuel cock
11. Rear shock absorber
12. Fuses13. Recoil starter
14. Engine oil level window
15. Oil filter
16. Rear brake lever
17. Left handlebar switches
18. Parking brake
19. Starter (choke) lever
20. Speedometer
21. Main switch
22. Fuel level gauge
23. On command four-
wheel drive switch
24. Throttle lever
25. Front brake lever
26. Horn
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.

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1. Front brake lever
1. Levier de frein avant
1. Palanca del freno delantero
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to ap-
ply the front brake.

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Rear brake pedal and lever
The brake pedal is located on the right side of
the machine and the brake lever is located on
the left handlebar. Push down on the pedal or
pull the lever toward the handlebar to apply
the rear brake.
1. Rear brake lever
1. Levier de frein arrière
1. Palanca del freno trasero
1. Rear brake pedal
1. Pédale de frein arrière
1. Pedal del freno trasero

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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope. Apply the rear brake lever and push
down the lock plate to apply the parking brake.
Squeeze the rear brake lever to release the
parking brake.
WARNING
●Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is
not applied. This could cause loss of con-
trol or a collision.
●Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance
which could cause an accident. You could
also wear out the brakes prematurely.
1. Lock plate
1. Verrou
1. Placa de bloqueo

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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your ma-
chine into neutral, high, low or reverse. Refer
to page 6-11 for the drive select lever opera-
tion.
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until
engagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully,
being careful not to pull the rope all the way
out.
WARNING
Put the transmission in neutral and set the
parking brake before starting the engine or the
ATV could start to move unexpectedly, which
could cause an accident.
1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.5-7 ~ 5-9,
8-51 ~ 8-67
Rear brake• Check operation and free play.
Fuel• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.5-15 ~ 5-17,
8-15 ~ 8-23
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oil• Check for leakage. 5-19, 8-25 ~ 8-33
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-49
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23 ~ 5-29,
8-71 ~ 8-73
Fittings and Fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights• Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-83
Front axle boots• Check for damage. 8-33