Yamaha BLASTER YFS200M User manual

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BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
FIRST CLASS PERMIT N0.4
CYPRESS, CA
POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A.
P.O. BOX 6555
CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA 90630·9989
ATTN: SALES ADMINISTRATION
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NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY
IF
MAILED
IN THE
UNITED STATES
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EBU00007
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on
your
purchase
of
the Yamaha YFS200. 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
crafts-
manship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
"his manual
will
provide you
with
a good basic understanding
of
the features and operation
of
'1is
machine. This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about
special techniques and skills necessary
to
ride your machine.
It
also includes basic mainte-
nance and inspection procedures. Ifyou have any questions regarding the operation
or
mainte-
nance
of
your
machine, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
•
READ
THIS
MANUAL
TOGETHER
WITH
TIPS
FOR
THE
ATV
RIDER
CAREFULLY AND COM-
PLETELY
BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
" PAY
CLOSE
ATTENTION
TO
THE
WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS
ON
THE
MACHINE.
•
NEVER
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
INFORMATION.
• THIS ATV, AND ANY
OTHER
ATV
OVER
90cc, SHOULD NOT
BE
RIDDEN
BY
ANYONE UNDER
16
YEARS
OF
AGE.
• THIS ATV
IS
A HIGH PERFORMANCE ATV
FOR
OFF-ROAD
USE
ONLY,
FOR
SPORT
TYPE
RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE
USE
BY
EXPERIENCED
OPERATORS.
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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:
ffi The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFE-
TY
IS INVOLVED!
F!VN¥1;~~~~~(CJ Failure 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.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the machine.
A NOTE provides key
information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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EBU00011
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This
machine
is designed and
manufactured
for
OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe
to
operate
this
machine
on any
public
street, road
or
highway.
This
machine
complies
with
all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester
laws
and
regulations
in
effect at
the
time
of
manufacture.
Please check
your
local
riding
laws and regulations before
operating
this
machine.
EBU00012
AFFIX DEALER LABEL
HERE
L
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YFS200M
OWNER'S
MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha
Motor
Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, March 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use
without
the
written
permission of Yamaha
Motor
Corporation,
U.S.A.
is
expressly prohibited.
P/N
LIT-11626-13-07
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EBU00014
A WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result
in serious injury or death.
CONTENTS
I LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS........................ 1-1
II SAFETY INFORMATION......................... 2-1
I DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................
3-1
Identification number records ...........3-2
Key identification number. .................3-2
Vehicle identification number. ...........3-3
Model label .........................................3-3
II CON:ROL _FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Ma1n sw1tch ......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights .................................... 4-1
Oil level inidcator light checking
method ................................................4-2
Handlebar switches ............................4-3
Throttle lever .......................................4-4
Throttle OverRide System .................4-5
Speed
limiter .......................................4-6
Clutch lever .........................................4-7
Front brake lever .................................4-7
Rear brake pedal.................................4-8
Parking brake ......................................4-8
Shift pedal .........................................4-10
Kick starter ........................................4-10
Fuel tank cap.....................................4-11
Fuel cock............................................4-11
Starter (choke) ..................................4-12
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Seat....................................................4-12
Front shock absorber I
OPERA.TION ··············:····························;6-1
Startrng a cold engrne.........................
6-1
adjustment ........................................4-14 Starting a warm engine .....................6-3
Rear shock absorber
Warming up ........................................6-3
adjustment ........................................4-15 Shifting ................................................6-4
To start
out and accelerate ................6-5
IIPRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .........................5-2
To decelerate ......................................6-6
Engine break-in...................................6-7
Fuel ......................................................5-3 Parking.................................................6-8
Engine oil ...........................................5-5 Parking on a slope..............................6-9
Transmission oil .................................5-5 Accessories and loading ..................6-10
Chain....................................................5-6
Throttle lever.......................................5-6
Fittings and fasteners.........................5-6
IRIDIN~ YOUR ATV ................................. 7-1
Gettrng to know your ATV..................7-3
Lights...................................................5-6 Ride
with care and good
Switches..............................................5-6
judgement ...........................................7-4
Tires .....................................................5-7
Be careful where you ride................7-16
How to measure tire pressure...........5-8
Turning your ATV .............................7-23
Tire
wear limit .....................................5-9
Climbing uphill .................................7-25
Riding
downhill .................................7-30
Crossing a slope ...............................7-32
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Crossing
through
shallow
water
.....7-34 Parking brake
adjustment
................8-23
Riding
over
rough
terrain ................7-36 Clutch
adjustment
............................8-24
Sliding
and
skidding
.........................7-38
Autolube
pump
adjustment
.............8-24
What
to
do
if
....................................7-40 Drive chain slack check ....................8-25
What
to
do
........................................7-40 Drive chain slack
adjustment
...........8-25
Drive chain cleaning and
lubrication
.........................................8-26
Cable inspection and
lubrication
.....8-27
I
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENT
........................................
8-1
Owner's
manual
and
tool
kit..............
8-1
Brake and
shift
pedal/brake and
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication.....8-3 clutch lever
lubrication
.....................8-27
Transmission
oil .................................8-5
Upper
and
lower
arm
pivot
Spark plug inspection ........................8-7
lubrication
.........................................8-27
Air
filter
cleaning ................................8-8 Steering shaft
lubrication
.................8-28
Spark arrester cleaning ....................
8-11
Wheel removal..................................8-29
Carburetor settings...........................8-13 Wheel installation.............................8-29
Idle speed
adjustment..
....................8-18 Replacing
the
headlight
bulb
...........8-30
Throttle
lever
adjustment
.................8-19
Headlight
beam
adjustment
............
8-31
Front brake shoe inspection ............8-20
Troubleshooting
...............................8-32
Rear brake pad inspection ...............8-20
Troubleshooting
chart......................8-33
Front brake lever free play No spark ............................................8-34
adjustment
........................................
8-21
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Dear New Yamaha ATV Owner:
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW YAMAHA ATV. You have purchased a quality
Yamaha product that, with proper use and care, will provide hours of riding pleasure. BEFORE YOU
OPERATE YOUR NEW ATV, Yamaha recommends these important points:
• READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL
e A CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT OPERATE AN ATV WITH ENGINE SIZE 70CC OR
GREATER
e A CHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT OPERATE AN ATV WITH ENGINE SIZE GREATER
THAN 90CC
e TAKE THE FREE HANDS-ON TRAINING COURSE OFFERED BY YAMAHA- ASK YOUR DEALER FOR
DETAILS OR CALL 1-800-447-4700
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If you have any questions about these points. or ifyou purchased your ATV from an authorized Yamaha .11
dealership and were not informed of the age recommendation for your ATV by the dealership, please ~
fill out the information below and mail this card to Yamaha today. CJ
Name: ATV Model: Purchase Date:
MO. OAV YR.
Address: Primary 1.0. (Engine Number):
Dealer Name & Address:
Telephone:
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EBU00464 LOCATION OF THE
WARNING
AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS
1-1
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