Yamaha YFM660RN, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER/
CHECKING THE TIRE
CAUTION:
Do not forc the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.
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CHECKING THE TIRE
WARNING
This model is equipped with low pressure
tires. It is important that they be inflated cor-
rectly and maintained at the proper pressures.
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TIRE CHARACTERISTICS
1)Tire characteristics influence the handling
of ATV’s. The tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for
this model. If other tire combinations are
used, they can adversely affect your
machine’s handling characteristics and
are therefore not recommended.
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TIRE PRESSURE
1)Recommended tire pressure
Front 27.5 kPa (0.275 kg/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Rear 27.5 kPa (0.275 kg/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
2)Tire pressure below the minimum specifi-
cation could cause the tire to dislodge
from the rim under severe riding condi-
tions.
The following are minimums:
Front 24.5 kPa (0.245 kg/cm
2
, 3.5 psi)
Rear 24.5 kPa (0.245 kg/cm
2
, 3.5 psi)
3)Use no more than
Front 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
2
, 36 psi)
when seating the tire beads. Higher pres-
sures may cause the tire to burst.
Inflate the tires slowly and carefully.
Fast inflation could cause the tire to
burst.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT21
×
7-10
KT311
Radial
Rear DUNLOP AT20
×
10-9
KT335
Radial