weight YAMAHA YFM700R 2011 User Guide

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7CROSSING A SLOPE
WARNING
EWB01632Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills
could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to
overturn.
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV.
Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill.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 slip-
pery 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 correct 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.
If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles in
your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
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7 cident. Be sure to keep your feet firmly mounted on
the footrests at all times. Avoid jumping the ATV as
loss of control and damage to the ATV may result.
SLIDING AND SKIDDING
WARNING
EWB01662Skidding or sliding improperly may cause you
to lose control of this ATV. You may also re-
gain traction unexpectedly, which may cause
the ATV to overturn.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.
On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of
control.Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide
in loose or slippery conditions, positioning your
weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
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7With practice, over a period of time, skill at con-
trolled sliding can be developed. The terrain
should be chosen carefully before attempting such
maneuvers, since both stability and control are re-
duced. Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should
always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces
such as ice, since all control may be lost.
WHAT TO DO IF...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding tech-
niques completely.WHAT TO DO...

If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning
maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footrest to the outside of the turn.
Position your weight over the front wheels for
better control. (See page 7-12.)
If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If nec-
essary, gradually let off the throttle and/or steer
to the outside of the turn. (See page 7-12.)
If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the
room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See page 7-21.)
If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying
to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side of
the ATV and physically turn the ATV around. If
the ATV starts to slip backwards, DO NOT USE
THE REAR BRAKE – the ATV may tip over on
top of you. Dismount the ATV on the uphill side.
(See page 7-13.)
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If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned to-
wards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that the
ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill
side. (See page 7-18.)
If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving
water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to let wa-
ter drain from the ATV and CHECK YOUR
BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when
you come out of the water. Do not continue to
ride your ATV until you have regained adequate
braking ability. (See page 7-19.)
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8 7. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever
in direction (a) to loosen the clutch cable.
8. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase.
9. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut at the crankcase in direction (a),
and to decrease it, turn the nut in direction (b).
10. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase and the
clutch lever.
TIPIf the specified free play cannot be obtained as de-
scribed above or if the clutch does not operate cor-
rectly, have a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.EBU26864Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before
each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate the
tightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crankcase)
2. Locknut
1 2
(a)
(b)
Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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EBU25960
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1845 mm (72.6 in)
Overall width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Overall height:
1130 mm (44.5 in)
Seat height:
815 mm (32.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1280 mm (50.4 in)
Ground clearance:
240 mm (9.4 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3500 mm (138 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
192.0 kg (423 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
YFM7RA 87.4 dB(A)
YFM7RSEA 87.4 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM7RA Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM7RSEA Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM7RA Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM7RSEA Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
686 cm³
Bore × stroke:
102.0 × 84.0 mm (4.02 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio:
9.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
38/14 (2.714)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed.forward, 1-speed.reverse
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
38/13 (2.923)
2nd:
28/14 (2.000)
3rd:
25/17 (1.471)
4th:
25/22 (1.136)
5th:
22/24 (0.917)
Reverse gear:
24/13 × 29/12 (4.462)Chassis:Frame type:
Aluminum die-cast and steel tube frame
Caster angle:
5.0 °
Trail:
21.0 mm (0.83 in)Front tire:Type:
TubelessSize:
AT21 x 7R10
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT341 Radial
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT20 x 10R9
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT345 RadialLoading:Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Rear:
27.5 kPa (0.275 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear:
24.5 kPa (0.245 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
10 x 5.5AT
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