light YAMAHA YFM80R 2008 User Guide

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EBU23850
Removing the air intake restrictor plate
To obtain full engine performance capability, re-
moving the air intake restrictor plate is required.
1. Remove the air filter element. (See
page 8-13.)
2. Remove the air intake restrictor plate.
NOTE:

Store the air intake restrictor plate with the owner’s
manual so that it is readily available whenever you
want to reduce the top speed.
3. Install the air filter element.
EBU27630
Cleaning the spark arrester
Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.
1. Air intake restrictor plate
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1. Screw
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WARNING

EWB02280
Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe inju-
ry or property damage. Make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.

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Wheel travel:
57 mm (2.3 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
56 mm (2.2 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
CDI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
12N7D-3B
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 7.0 Ah
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
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Fuses:
Main fuse:
5.0 A

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-7
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-13
Air intake restrictor plate, removing.............................. 8-17
B
Battery .................................................................. 5-6
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8-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-28
Brake lever and brake pedal free play (rear),
adjusting..................................................................... 8-23
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front...................... 8-21
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating......................... 8-27
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake shoes, checking the front and rear .................... 8-20
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-26
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-18
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-6
Choke ........................................................................... 4-10
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch free play, adjusting ............................................ 8-26
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-18Engine oil ............................................................... 5-3
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8-9
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Final gear oil......................................................... 5-3
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8-12
Front knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-28
Fuel ........................................................................ 4-7
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5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-8
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-31
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light .................................................................. 4-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6
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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2

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Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-1
O
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
R
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 ............................................... 8-17
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-8
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter and air intake restrictor plate .................... 4-3
Start switch..................................................................... 4-2
Steering shaft, lubricating............................................. 8-28
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
T
Throttle cable free play, checking ................................ 8-19
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-2
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5-4
Timing chain ................................................................. 8-20
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-33
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-35
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Valve clearance............................................................ 8-20
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-28
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-33
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-32