Yamaha RAPTORYFM660RS User manual

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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
WARNING
YFM660RS
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRINTED IN JAPAN
2003.03-4.1×1 CR
(E)
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
(For replacement manual, call 1-800-532-1558)
WARNING
ALWAYS:
use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.
avoid paved surfaces-pavement may
seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER operate:
without proper training or instruction.
at speeds too fast for your skills or the
conditions.
on public roads-a collision can occur with
another vehicle.
with a passenger-passengers affect
balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR
NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADS
NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM660R. 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. This manual will provide
you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV. This manual in-
cludes important safety information. It provides information about special techniques and
skills necessary to ride your 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 CAUTION 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, 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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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe in-
jury or death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person in-
specting or repairing the machine.
CAUTION:
A 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.
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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.
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YFM660RS
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st edition, February 2003
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-11626-17-05
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