Yamaha BADGER YFM80N User manual

wThis ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 12 years of age.
OWNER’S MANUAL
4EM-28199-1B
YFM80N(C)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
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EBU00004 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM80. It 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
machine. This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about spe-
cial techniques and skills necessary to ride your machine. It also includes basic maintenance and
inspection procedures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your
machine, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
8READ THIS MANUAL TOGETHER WITH TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER CAREFULLY AND COM-
PLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
8PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE MACHINE.
8NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION. FREE TRAINING
IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW ATV. CALL 1-800-447-4700 FOR MORE INFOR-
MATION.
8THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 70cc, SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED BY A CHILD
UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This ATV is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this ATV, you should understand the instructions
and warnings in this Owner’s Manual. Then be sure your child understands and will follow them.
Children differ in skills, physical abilities and judgement. Some children may not be able to operate an
ATV safely. Parents should supervise their child’s use of the ATV at all times. Parents should permit
continued use only if they determine that the child has the ability to operate the ATV safely.
If your child is a beginner or is inexperienced, he or she should take a training course. See the previ-
ous page for information about the free training available to purchasers of new ATVs.

EBU00010 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
QThe Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
wFailure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the machine.
cCA CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the machine.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

EBU00011 IMPORTANT NOTICE
This machine is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to oper-
ate this machine on any public street, road or highway.
This machine complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regula-
tions in effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this machine.
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EBU00012 YFM80N(C)
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, February 2000
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
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