Yamaha YFM4FGW Manuel utilisateur

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!

It contains important safety information.

This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.

WARNING

OWNER’S MANUAL

1P1-F8199-13LIT-11626-20-33

YFM4FGW

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INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM4FGW. This ATV represents the result of many

years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting 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 COMPLETE-

LY 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 INFORMA-

TION.

●THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 90 cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE UNDER 16

YEARS OF AGE.

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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 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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AFFIX DEALER

LABEL HERE

YFM4FGW

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, May 2006

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in U.S.A.

P/N LIT-11626-20-33

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WARNING

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Indicates a potential hazard that could result

in serious injury or death.

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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 and warning light ................ 4-2

Speedometer .............................................. 4-3

Fuel gauge ................................................. 4-3

Handlebar switches .................................... 4-4

Throttle lever ...............................................4-6

Speed limiter ...............................................4-7

Front brake lever .........................................4-8

Brake pedal and rear brake lever ...............4-9

Drive select lever ........................................4-9

Recoil starter .............................................4-10

Fuel tank cap ............................................4-11

Fuel ...........................................................4-11

Fuel cock ..................................................4-12

Starter (choke) ..........................................4-14

Seat ..........................................................4-14

Storage compartment ...............................4-15

Front carrier ..............................................4-16

Rear carrier ...............................................4-17

Adjusting the front and rear shock

absorber assemblies ...............................4-17

Auxiliary DC jack .......................................4-18

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1

Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1

Fuel .............................................................5-4

Engine oil ....................................................5-4

Final gear oil ...............................................5-4

Differential gear oil ......................................5-4

Coolant .......................................................5-4

Front and rear brakes .................................5-5

Throttle lever ...............................................5-6

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Tires ........................................................... 5-6

Measuring the tire pressure ....................... 5-7

Tire wear limit ............................................. 5-8

Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-9

Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-9

OPERATION .................................................. 6-1

Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1

Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3

Operating the drive select lever and

driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3

Engine break-in .......................................... 6-5

Parking ....................................................... 6-6

Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-6

Accessories and loading ............................ 6-6

RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2

RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD

JUDGEMENT............................................ 7-3

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE........... 7-13

TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-17

CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-19

RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-23

CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-25

CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW

WATER ................................................... 7-27

RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN............7-29

SLIDING AND SKIDDING .........................7-31

WHAT TO DO IF........................................7-32

WHAT TO DO............................................7-32

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND

MINOR REPAIR .............................................8-1

Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................8-1

Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system ...........................8-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart ........................................8-5

Removing and installing panels ..................8-9

Checking the spark plug ...........................8-14

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................8-16

Final gear oil .............................................8-21

Changing the differential gear oil ..............8-23

Coolant .....................................................8-25

Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-29

Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-33

V-belt cooling duct check hose .................8-34

V-belt case drain plug ...............................8-34

Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-35

Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-35

Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-36

Valve clearance ........................................8-37

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Adjusting the drive select lever safety

system cable .......................................... 8-37

Checking the front and rear brake pads ... 8-37

Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-38

Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-40

Checking the front brake lever

free play ................................................. 8-40

Adjusting the rear brake lever free play

and checking the brake pedal position ... 8-41

Axle boots ................................................ 8-43

Brake light switches ................................. 8-44

Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-44

Checking and lubricating the front and

rear brake levers .................................... 8-45

Checking and lubricating the brake

pedal ...................................................... 8-45

Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-46

Lubricating the drive shaft universal

joint ......................................................... 8-46

Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-46

Lubricating the upper and lower

arm pivots ............................................... 8-46

Lubricating the knuckle pivots .................. 8-46

Lubricating the knuckle shafts .................. 8-47

Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-47

Battery ...................................................... 8-47

Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-49

Replacing a headlight bulb .......................8-51

Adjusting a headlight beam ......................8-53

Replacing the tail/brake light bulb .............8-54

Removing a wheel ....................................8-55

Installing a wheel ......................................8-56

Troubleshooting ........................................8-58

Troubleshooting charts .............................8-59

CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1

Cleaning ......................................................9-1

Storage .......................................................9-2

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1

CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1

Identification numbers ...............................11-1

Noise regulation ........................................11-3

Maintenance record ..................................11-4

YAMAHA MOTOR

CORPORATION, U.S.A.

ATV LIMITED WARRANTY ....................11-5

YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE

(Y.E.S.) ...................................................11-7

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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. Take a Training Course. Beginners

should receive training from a certified instruc-

tor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-

800-887-2887 to find out about the training

courses nearest you.

●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 streets.

●Never operate an ATV on any public street, road

or highway, even a dirt or gravel one.

●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. 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. Maintain a

steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or

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