maintenance YAMAHA YFM80R 2007 Owner's Manual

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Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals
The operation of the brake and shift pedals should
be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivots
should be lubricated if necessary.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings.
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Lubricating the knuckle shafts
The knuckle shafts must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.Lubricate the knuckle shafts using a grease gun.
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Lubricating the steering shaft
The steering shaft must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease

1. Grease nipple
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Lubricate the steering shaft using a grease gun.
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Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode and dis-
charge quickly. The electrolyte level, battery lead
connections and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the electrolyte level in the battery.
NOTE:

The electrolyte should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
3. If the electrolyte is at or below the minimum
level mark, add distilled water to raise it to the
maximum level mark. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nipple
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark

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Owner’s manual and tool kit............................................8-1
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Parking ............................................................................6-5
Parking brake ..................................................................4-6
Parking on a slope ..........................................................6-6
Part locations ..................................................................3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ....................8-3
Pre-operation check list ..................................................5-1
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Riding your ATV ..............................................................7-1
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Safety information ...........................................................1-1
Seat...............................................................................4-10
Shifting ............................................................................6-3
Shift pedal .......................................................................4-6
Spark arrester, cleaning ................................................8-16
Spark plug, checking.......................................................8-7
Specifications ................................................................10-1
Speed limiter and air intake restrictor plate.....................4-3
Start switch .....................................................................4-2
Steering shaft, lubricating .............................................8-27
Storage ...........................................................................9-2
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Throttle cable free play, checking .................................8-18
Throttle lever ...........................................................4-2
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5-4
Timing chain..................................................................8-19
Tire pressure, measuring ................................................5-5
Tires ................................................................................5-4
Tire wear limit..................................................................5-6
Troubleshooting ............................................................8-33Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-34
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Valve clearance ........................................................... 8-19
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-27
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-32
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-31