engine YAMAHA YFM700R 2006 Owners Manual

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 and warning lights ................ 4-3
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-9
Throttle lever .................................... 4-13
Speed limiter .................................... 4-15
Clutch lever ...................................... 4-17
Brake lever ....................................... 4-17Brake pedal ...................................... 4-19
Parking brake lever .......................... 4-21
Shift pedal ........................................ 4-25
Reverse knob ................................... 4-25
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-27
Seat .................................................. 4-29
Front shock absorber adjustment ..... 4-31
Adjusting the rear shock absorber .... 4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................ 5-1
Front and rear brakes ......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................. 5-13
Engine oil .......................................... 5-17
Coolant ............................................. 5-19
Chain ................................................ 5-23
Throttle lever .................................... 5-23
Tires ................................................. 5-25
How to measure tire pressure .......... 5-29
Tire wear limit ................................... 5-31
Fittings and fasteners ....................... 5-31
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CONTENTS
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Lights ................................................ 5-31
Switches ........................................... 5-31
OPERATION ........................................ 6-1
Starting the engine ............................. 6-3
Reverse knob operation and reverse
driing ................................................. 6-9
Shifting ............................................. 6-13
To start out and accelerate ............... 6-15
To decelerate ................................... 6-19
Engine break-in ................................ 6-21
Parking ............................................. 6-25
Parking on a slope ............................ 6-27
Accessories and loading .................. 6-31
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 ...................... 7-41CLIMBING UPHILL .......................... 7-47
RIDING DOWNHILL ......................... 7-57
CROSSING A SLOPE .......................7-61
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER .......................................... 7-65
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ....7-69
SLIDING AND SKIDDING .................7-71
WHAT TO DO IF ... ...........................7-75
WHAT TO DO ... .............................. 7-75
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ............... 8-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/
LUBRICATION .................................. 8-7
Panel removal and installation ......... 8-19
Engine oil and oil filter element ........ 8-21
Cooling system ................................. 8-37
Changing the coolant ....................... 8-41
Spark plug inspection ....................... 8-49
Air filter element cleaning ................. 8-55
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AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZ-
ARDOUS TO OPERATE.An ATV handles dif-
ferently from other vehicles including motor-
cycles and cars. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine maneu-
vers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper pre-
cautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you
do not follow these instructions:
8Read this manual and all labels carefully and
follow the operating procedures described.
8Never operate an ATV without proper training
or instruction.
8Always follow the age recommendation:
- A child under 16 years old should never
operate an ATV with engine size greater than
90cc.
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8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel immediately after the engine
has been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.
8When transporting the ATV in another vehi-
cle, be sure it is kept upright. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out of the fuel tank.
8Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap and
water. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.
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Always operate your ATV in an area with
adequate ventilation. Never start or run the
engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a short time.
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 9. Clutch lever
2. Headlight 10. Parking brake lever
3. Brake pedal 11. Main switch
4. Engine oil tank 12. Brake lever
5. Coolant reservoir 13. Throttle lever
6. Idle adjusting screw 14. Reverse knob
7. Tail/brake light 15. Fuel tank cap
8. Shift pedal 16. Handlebar switches
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are
as follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position
and the headlights and taillight come on when
the light switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
OFF ON
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1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin d’avvertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “ ”
4. Témoin d’alerte de panne moteur “ ”
5. Témoin d’alerte du niveau de carburant “ ”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “ ”
4. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “ ”
5. Luz indicadora de aviso del nivel de gasolina “ ”
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Indicator and warning lights
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
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Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
When the coolant temperature reaches a speci-
fied level, this light comes on to warn that the
coolant temperature is too hot. If the light comes
on during operation, stop the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so and allow the engine to cool
down for about 10 minutes.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the warn-
ing light does not come on, and then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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8The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.
8After restarting, make sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
1 2 3 4
5
1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin d’avvertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “ ”
4. Témoin d’alerte de panne moteur “ ”
5. Témoin d’alerte du niveau de carburant “ ”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “ ”
4. Luz de aviso de avería del moteur “ ”
5. Luz indicadora de aviso del nivel de gasolina “ ”
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defec-
tive. When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the warn-
ing light does not come on, and then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This fuel level warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately 2.6 L (0.57
Imp.gal, 0.69 US gal). When this occurs, refuel
as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by setting the engine stop switch to
“RUN” and turning the key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on, and then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
1 2 3 4
5
1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin d’avvertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “ ”
4. Témoin d’alerte de panne moteur “ ”
5. Témoin d’alerte du niveau de carburant “ ”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “ ”
4. Luz de aviso de avería del moteur “ ”
5. Luz indicadora de aviso del nivel de gasolina “ ”
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