Yamaha Raptor YFM35RA User manual

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This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
WARNING
YFM35RA
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM35RA. This ATV 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 ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
●Read this manual together with TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER carefully and completely before operating
your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
●Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
●Never operate an ATV without proper training or instruction. Free training is available to anyone who buys
a new ATV. Call 1-800-887-2887 for more information.
●This ATV 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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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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This ATV is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this ATV on
any public street, road or highway.
This ATV 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 ATV.
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YFM35RA
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, March 2010
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.
P/N LIT-11626-24-13
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