headlights YAMAHA YFZ450 2008 Owners Manual

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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Right view
1. Headlights
2. Fuel cock
3. Starter (choke)
4. Throttle stop screw
5. Fuse
6. Tail/brake light
7. Coolant reservoir
8. Shift pedal
9. Engine oil tank
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1. Spark arrester
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Radiator cap
5. Oil filter element
6. Brake pedal1
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Start switch “START”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er.
CAUTION:

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See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Set this switch to “LO” to turn on the low beams
and the taillight. Set the switch to “HI” to turn on the
high beams and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.
NOTE:

The headlights and the taillight can be turned on
only when the engine is running.
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Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the throt-
tle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the ATV will decelerate, and the engine willreturn to an idle any time the hand is removed from
the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING

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Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the op-
eration of the throttle lever before you start the
engine. If the throttle does not work smoothly,
check for the cause. Correct the problem be-
1. Throttle lever