Yamaha YFM350R-W User manual

YFM35RW
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
5YT-28199-63

PRINTED IN JAPAN
2006.04-0.4×1 CR
(E,F,S)
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ
IMPRESO EN PAPEL RECICLADO
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM35RW
5YT-28199-63-E0
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM35RW. 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 COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ATV. MAKE SURE YOU UNDER-
STAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
●PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE ATV.
●THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 90 cc, 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 REC-
REATIONAL 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.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury
or death to the ATV operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the ATV.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the ATV.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motor sports!
This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on UNPAVED surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this
ATV on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM35RW
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2006 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, April 2006
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights ............................................ 4-1
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-2
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-3
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-3
Clutch lever ................................................ 4-4
Brake lever ................................................. 4-5
Brake pedal ................................................ 4-5
Parking brake lever .................................... 4-5
Shift pedal .................................................. 4-6
Drive select lever ........................................ 4-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................. 4-7
Fuel .............................................................4-8
Fuel cock ....................................................4-9
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-10
Seat ..........................................................4-11
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ..............................................4-12
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-13
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Drive chain ..................................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Measuring the tire pressure ........................5-5
Tire wear limit .............................................5-6
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-7
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-7
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine .................................6-1
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Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Shifting ....................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-6
Parking ....................................................... 6-6
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-7
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-8
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT............................................ 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-13
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-17
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING......................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-23
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-23
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ..........................................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................8-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-3
Checking the spark plug .............................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-13
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-16
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-17
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-19
Valve clearance ........................................8-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-21
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-22
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-22
Checking the brake pedal position ............8-23
Adjusting the parking brake free play .......8-24
Brake light switches ..................................8-25
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...........8-26
Drive chain slack .......................................8-27
Lubricating the drive chain ........................8-29
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ............................................8-30
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Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ............................................. 8-31
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-32
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-32
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ........ 8-32
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-33
Lubricating the knuckle shafts .................. 8-34
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-35
Battery ...................................................... 8-35
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-37
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-37
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-39
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-40
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-41
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-41
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-41
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-43
CLEANING AND STORAGE.......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD-
OUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles, in-
cluding motorcycles and cars. A collision or roll-
over can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do
not follow these instructions:
●Read this manual and all labels carefully and fol-
low the operating procedures described.
●Never operate an ATV without proper training or
instruction.
●Always follow the age recommendation:
–A child under 16 years old should never oper-
ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc.
●Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an
ATV without adult supervision, and never allow
continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she
does not have the abilities to operate it safely.
●Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
●Always avoid operating an ATV on any paved
surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, park-
ing lots and paved streets.
●Never operate an ATV on any paved street,
paved road or motorway.
●Watch carefully for other vehicles when operat-
ing on unpaved public streets or roads. Make
sure you know your country’s laws and regula-
tions before you ride on unpaved public streets
or roads.
●Never operate an ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or face
shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or a
jacket, and long pants.
●Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while
operating this ATV.
●Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills
or the riding conditions. Always go at a speed
that is proper for the terrain, visibility, operating
conditions, and your experience.
●Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
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●Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to
make sure it is in safe operating condition. Al-
ways follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
●Always keep both hands on the handlebars and
both feet on the footboards of the ATV during
operation.
●Always go slowly and be extra careful when op-
erating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when operating the
ATV.
●Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or
loose terrain until you have learned and prac-
ticed the skills necessary to control the ATV on
such terrain. Always be especially cautious on
these kinds of terrain.
●Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in this manual. Practice turning at low
speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds and never turn at excessive speeds.
●Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the
ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger hills.
●Always follow proper procedures for climbing
hills as described in this manual. Check the ter-
rain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose sur-
faces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the
throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes.
Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
●Always follow proper procedures for going down
hills and for braking on hills as described in this
manual. Check the terrain carefully before you
start down any hill. Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going
down a hill at an angle that would cause the ve-
hicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight
down the hill where possible.
●Always follow proper procedures for crossing
the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose sur-
faces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around on
any hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique described in this manual on level ground.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
●Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll
backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stall-
ing, use the proper gear and maintain a steady
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speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll
backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking described in this manual. Dismount on
the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight up-
hill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in this manual.
●Always check for obstacles before operating in a
new area.
●Never attempt to operate over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obsta-
cles as described in this manual.
●Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as
ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of con-
trol.
●Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in
water deeper than that recommended in this
manual. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the linings.
●Always be sure there are no obstacles or people
behind you when you operate in reverse. When
it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.
●Always use the size and type of tires specified in
this manual.
●Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.
●Never modify an ATV through improper installa-
tion or use of accessories.
●Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow in-
structions in this manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.
WARNING
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●Always turn off the engine when refueling.
●Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.
●Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never re-
fuel while smoking, or in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of ig-
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nition such as the pilot lights of water heat-
ers and clothes dryers. Gasoline can catch
fire and you could be burned.
●When transporting the ATV in another vehi-
cle, be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock is in the “OFF”position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.
●Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes,
seek medical help immediately. If gasoline
spills on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.
WARNING
EWB00070
Always operate your ATV in an area with ade-
quate ventilation. Never start or run the engine
in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous
and may cause loss of consciousness and
death within a short time.
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a replace-
ment label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe and Oceania
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For Europe
23
4
5FK-2151H-00
5NF-21696-M0
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm2
3.6 psi
25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm2
3.6 psi
GB
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F
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NL
P
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Set with tires cold.
Pneus àfroid.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Ställ in med kalla däck.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SHIZUOKA JAPAN
YAMAHA
4GB-2155A-00
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For Europe
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For Oceania
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For Oceania
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UNDER
WARNING
5FE-21697-01
NEVER operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.
Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
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