light YAMAHA YFM700R 2006 Owner's Manual

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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires 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 ter-
rain 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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INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
9Check operation.
Steering system*9Repair if damaged.
22222
9Check toe-in.
9Adjust if necessary.
Engine oil9Replace (Warm engine before draining).2 222
Engine oil filter
9Replace.222
element
9Check coolant leakage.
Cooling system9Repair if necessary.22222
9Replace coolant every 24 months.
9Check operation.
Lights and switches*
9
Adjust headlight beams.22222
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Spark plug inspection
Removal
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Use the spark plug wrench in the owner’s
tool kit to remove the spark plug as shown.
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of the
spark plug can indicate the condition of the
engine.
The ideal color on the white insulator around the
center electrode is a medium-to-light tan color
for an ATV that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems your-
self.
Instead, take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and inspect the
spark plug because heat and deposits will cause
the spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if
carbon and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the specified
plug.1
1
1. Spark plug cap1. Capuchon de bougie1. Tapa de bujía
1. Spark plug wrench
1. Clé à bougie1. Llave de bujía
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Brake fluid level inspection
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the
brake system, possibly causing the brakes to
become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage.
NOTE:
To access the rear brake fluid reservoir cap,
remove the seat (see page 4-29), remove the
cowling bolt and quick fastener, and then pull
the cowling slightly outward as shown.
.
1. Minimum level mark 1. Repère de niveau minimum 1. Marca de mínimo
FrontAvantDelantero
1
Rear
1. Minimum level mark 1. Repère de niveau minimum 1. Marca de mínimo
RearArrièreTrasero
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.1
2
ab
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2. Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Fuse replacement
1. The main fuse case and the fuse box are
located under the seat.
2. If a fuse is blown, turn off the main switch
and install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. Then turn on the switches. If
the fuse immediately blows again, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
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2
3
4 5
1. Main fuse 2. Main spare fuse1. Fusible principal 2. Fusible principal de rechange1. Fusible principal 2. Fusible principal de reserva
1. Signaling system fuse 2. Headlight fuse
3. Ignition fuse 4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Spare fuse (×2)
1.Fusible du système de signalisation2. Fusible de phare
3. Fusible d’allumage 4.Fusible du système d’injection de carburant5. Fusible de rechange(×2)
1.Fusible del sistema de intermitencia2. Fusible del faro
3. Fusible de encendido 4.Fusible del sistema de inyección de gasolina5. Fusible de reserva (×2)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 20 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
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Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the headlight assembly by remov-
ing the bolts.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.1
2
1 2
1. Headlight assembly 2. Bolt (×2)1. Bloc de phare 2. Boulon (×2)1. Conjunto faro 2. Perno (×2)
1. Headlight bulb holder cover 2. Headlight coupler
1. Cache de la fixation d’ampoule 2. Coupleur de phare
de phare
1. Cubierta del portabombillas 2. Acoplador del faro
del faro
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4. Push the headlight bulb holder in and turn
it counterclockwise to remove.
5. Remove the defective bulb and replace it
with a new bulb.
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Do not touch a headlight bulb when it is on
or immediately after it is turned off. You can
be burned or a fire could start if the bulb
touches something flammable. Wait for the
bulb to cool before touching or removing it.
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Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of
the bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely
affected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and
fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a
cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner.
1. Headlight bulb holder1. Fixation d’ampoule de phare1. Portabombillas del faro
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Ne pas toucher le verre de l’ampoule1. Ne tocar la parte de cristal de la bombilla
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6. Push the headlight bulb holder in and turn
it clockwise to install.
7. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
8. Connect the headlight coupler.
9. Install the headlight assembly by installing
the bolts.
10. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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Headlight beam adjustment
cC
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise the beam, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a.
To lower the beam, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction b.
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Tail/brake light
This model is equipped with an LED type of
tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.
1
a
b
1. Adjusting screw1. Vis de réglage1. Tornillo de ajuste
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