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Owners Manual - Page 1
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
LIT-11626-16-01
5ND-F8199-10 It contains important safety information. OWNER'S MANUAL
YFM450FAR
WARNING
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
Owners Manual - Page 3
... OVER 90cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE. EBU00941
1- This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this Yamaha, you... of the Yamaha YFM450FA. If you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your purchase of fine sporting, touring...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! EBU00801
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Particularly important information is distinguished in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the machine. BECOME ALERT!
Owners Manual - Page 7
... ...5-7 Fittings and Fasteners ...5-8 Lights...5-8 Switches...5-8 Tires ...5-8 How to measure tire pressure...5-10 Tire wear limit...5-11 OPERATION...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine...6-3 Warming up...6-3 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving ...6-4
Engine break-in ...6-7 Parking...6-8 Parking on a slope...6-9 Accessories and loading ...6-10 7 RIDING YOUR ATV...
Owners Manual - Page 8
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT...8-1 Owner's manual and tool kit...8-1 Periodic maintenance/ lubrication ...8-3 Panel removal and installation ...8-5 Engine oil...8-12 Final gear oil ...8-16 Differential gear oil...8-19 Cooling system...8-21 Changing the coolant ...8-22 Axle boots...8-26 Spark plug inspection...8-26 Air ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
..., road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one.
2-1 G Never allow a child under 16 years old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. Beginners should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 to operate it safely. An ATV...
Owners Manual - Page 17
... it is safe to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of accessories. Always maintain proper tire pressure as ice, go slowly. Cargo should be very cautious in order ... have reduced stopping ability. Remember that recommended in this manual.
Always be careful when skidding or sliding. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual. G
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Always be sure...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... Oil filter cartridge Engine oil dipstick Rear brake lever Left handlebar switches Starter (choke) Drive select lever Speedometer unit Main switch Fuel tank cap Auxiliary DC... this manual.
3-1 Rear brake fluid reservoir 6. V-belt case 9. Front spring preload adjusting ring 11. EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
1. Radiator cap 7. Storage compartment and tool kit 4. Fuel cock ...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...EBU00602
Reverse indicator light "R" This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the "P" (park) position.
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The engine may cause damage to the engine. EBU00860
Coolant temperature warning light " " When the coolant temperature reaches..."P" This indicator light comes on during operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to specification.
Owners Manual - Page 34
... AVOID THE HAZARD Check the operation of the throttle lever before riding the ATV. Correct the problem before you start the engine. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Malfunction of the machine by varying the throttle position. Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be hard to operate, making it returns to . Because the throttle...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... than the above maximum capacity. The auxiliary DC jack can be used , cover it with the cap. CAUTION:
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1. This may become difficult. Start the engine. (See pages 6-1-6-3.) 3. If accessories are used for the auxiliary DC jack: DC 12 V, 120 W (10 A) 4.
Maximum rated capacity for suitable work lights, radios, etc. Open the auxiliary...
Owners Manual - Page 51
If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake pads for one minute. Brake fluid leakage Check to make sure they...operation Test the brakes at the start of the pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. If a problem cannot be inspected by the adjustment procedures provided in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
5-3 Do not ride the ATV if you ...
Owners Manual - Page 53
... containing methanol. Fuel expands when it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Improper care when refueling. Gasohol containing methanol is still very hot.
1. Gasohol There are two types of gasohol; Be sure the fuel tank cap is overfilled, fuel could spill out due to spill fuel, especially on the engine or exhaust pipe...
Owners Manual - Page 60
... AVOID THE HAZARD When riding in serious injury or death. Turn the fuel cock to an accident or collision. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating ATV without being... or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully.
Shift the drive select lever into the neutral or park position. Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to " ". 4. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of ...
Owners Manual - Page 83
...a trailer.
7-11 Always follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident.
G ...(1,102 lbf) Total weight of cargo, rider and accessories, and trailer hitch vertical load. Cargo should be ...a trailer. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT G Vehicle loading limit: 210 kg (463 lb...accessories Use extra caution when riding the machine with additional loads, such as accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 114
... AVOID THE HAZARD Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified. Low-pressure tire gauge Safety is running. The most efficient condition possible. Electrical components can cause shocks or can catch clothing or parts of the machine owner. Owner's tool kit 8-1 3.
EBU00535
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Servicing an engine while it under the seat as...
Owners Manual - Page 115
... an accident. If you have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of accessories. NOTE: If you , the owner, with improper modifications. The service information included in this manual is also necessary to properly tighten nuts and bolts...
Owners Manual - Page 140
... plug. Spark plug wrench
Inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to a Yamaha dealer. Instead, take the ATV to inspect.... Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.023-0.027 in the tool kit to -light tan color for a ATV that is a medium-to ... plug to specification. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. The condition of the spark plug can ...
Owners Manual - Page 167
... is compression. Restart the engine.
Engine turns over slowly. Wet
Wipe clean with dry cloth.
No spark. No fuel.
2. Battery Use the electric starter. Compression normal. EBU00806
Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance
Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON". Supply fuel. Check the fuel flow.
Fuel cock is fuel in the fuel tank.
No compression...
Owners Manual - Page 169
Before cleaning the machine: a. Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin-operated car washers. 4. Rinse the machine off , wash...appearance but will improve its general performance and extend the useful life of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. EBU00419
CLEANING AND STORAGE
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