parking brake YAMAHA YFM700R 2006 Notices Demploi (in French)

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With the engine idling, pull the clutch lever to
disengage the clutch and shift into 1st gear, and
then release the parking brake. Open the throttle
gradually, and at the same time, release the
clutch lever slowly. Once the ATV has attained
adequate speed, release the throttle lever and at
the same time, quickly pull in the clutch lever
and shift into 2nd gear. Open the throttle part
way and gradually release the clutch. Use this
same procedure as you move into the higher
gears. Be sure to coordinate the use of the throt-
tle and shift pedal properly. If the throttle is
applied too abruptly or if the throttle is not
released during shifting, or if the shift pedal is
not released before applying the throttle, the
front wheels may lift off the ground resulting in a
loss of directional control. Avoid higher speeds
until you are thoroughly familiar with the opera-
tion of your ATV.
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Always open the throttle gradually and
release the clutch lever slowly. Otherwise,
the ATV could wheelie which would increase
the chance of an accident.
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Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Apply the brakes.
8Lock the parking brake, after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake
as well, and then lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if point-
ed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
remount, following the procedure described
in the Owner’s Manual.
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length “A” should be adjusted to 58–60 mm.
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
2. Loosen the locknut on the brake cable.
3. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake cable
in direction ato increase the cable length
or in direction bto decrease the cable
length.
NOTE:
If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
4. Tighten the locknut on the brake cable.
A
1 2
ab
A. Cable lengthA. Longueur du câbleA. Longitud del cable
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction,
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident. After adjusting the parking
brake, block the rear of the machine off the
ground and spin the rear wheels. Check to
make sure there is no brake drag. If brake
drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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