YAMAHA YFM700R 2017 Owners Manual

DIC183
YFM70RSBH
YFM70RSSH/YFM70RSXH
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
2LS-F8199-62
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.
¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.

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Original instructionsNotice originaleManual original
PRINTED IN USA
2016.03-0.3×1 CR (E,F,S)

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM70RSBH
YFM70RSSH/YFM70RSXH
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
2LS-F8199-62-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
EN15997, ANSI/SVIA 1-2010
General Manager
Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Vehicle & Solution Business Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
(YFM70RSS) (JY4AM87W0F0500781–)
YFM700R (YFM70RSB) (JY4AM77W0F0500701–)
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC, 2014/30/EU
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Akihiro Tsuzuki
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
24 December, 2015
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INTRODUCTION
EBU17323Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM70RSBH / YFM70RSSH / YFM70RSXH. This ATV
represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and
pacesetting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree
of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special techni-
ques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
 This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
 This ATV is a high-performance ATV for off-road use only, for sport-type recreational and competitive
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17343FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
EBU17373This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
EBU17411YFM70RSBH / YFM70RSSH / YFM70RSXHOWNER’S MANUAL
©2016 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, February 2016All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 3-1Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments............................ 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 4-1 Main switch ................................................. 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 4-2
Self-diagnosis device .................................. 4-3
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-4
Throttle lever ............................................... 4-4
Speed limiter ............................................... 4-5
Clutch lever ................................................. 4-6
Brake lever .................................................. 4-6
Brake pedal ................................................. 4-7
Parking brake lever ..................................... 4-8
Shift pedal ................................................... 4-9
Reverse knob “REV” ................................... 4-9 Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-10
Fuel ........................................................... 4-10
Seat .......................................................... 4-12
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YFM70RSBH) ..................... 4-13
Adjusting the front shock absorber assemblies (YFM70RSSH/
YFM70RSXH) .......................................... 4-15
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assembly (YFM70RSBH) ........................ 4-20
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assembly (YFM70RSSH/
YFM70RSXH) .......................................... 4-22
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1 Fuel ............................................................. 5-4
Engine oil .................................................... 5-4
Coolant ....................................................... 5-4
Front and rear brakes ................................. 5-4
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-5
Drive chain .................................................. 5-5
Tires ............................................................ 5-5
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-7
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OPERATION ................................................... 6-1Starting the engine ...................................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................................ 6-2
Operating the reverse knob and driving in reverse ...................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in ........................................... 6-5
Parking ........................................................ 6-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ............................. 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-11
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ......................................... 7-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart.......................................................... 8-5
Removing and installing the panel............ 8-10
Checking the spark plug........................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter element................. 8-13
Coolant ..................................................... 8-17
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-21
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-27
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-28
Valve clearance......................................... 8-29
Adjusting the reverse lock release cable ....................................................... 8-29
Brakes....................................................... 8-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 8-29
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-31
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-33
Checking the front brake lever free play... 8-33
Checking the brake pedal height.............. 8-34
Adjusting the parking brake free play ....... 8-34
Brake light switches ................................. 8-36
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Drive chain slack ....................................... 8-38
Lubricating the drive chain........................ 8-40
Checking and lubricating the cables......... 8-40
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............................................ 8-41
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-41
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 8-41
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 8-42
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-42
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points ....... 8-43
Lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ...................................................... 8-44
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-45
Battery....................................................... 8-45
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-48
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-50
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-51
Tail/brake light........................................... 8-52
Removing a wheel ..................................... 8-52
Installing a wheel....................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-53
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-54
CLEANING AND STORAGE ........................... 9-1 Cleaning ...................................................... 9-1 Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION....................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
INDEX .......................................................... 12-1
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