Yamaha WARRIOR YFM350XS, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in...................................6-23
Parking................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading .....................6-31
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ...........................................7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
What to do if........................................7-73
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What to do .......................................... 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil............................................ 8-15
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-25
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-29
Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-35
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-37
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-39
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-39
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ......................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level check........................ 8-43
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-47
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-49
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-51
Parking brake adjustment................... 8-53
Adjusting the rear brake light switch... 8-57
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-59
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-61
Drive chain slack adjustment.............. 8-63
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-65
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-67
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