Fuel; Engine Oil; Final Gear Oil; Front And Rear Brakes - Yamaha YFM50RY Owner's Manual

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Fuel

Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
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(See page 4-8.)
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WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
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fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.
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G Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
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fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.
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Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.
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Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
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Engine oil

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Make sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
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el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-9.)
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Final gear oil

Make sure that the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-12.)
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Front and rear brakes

Brake levers
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Check for correct free play in the brake levers. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See pages
8-21 and 8-23.)
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Check operation of the levers. They should
move smoothly and there should be a firm feel-
ing when the brake is applied. If not, have the
ATV checked by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brakes for wear. (See page 8-20.)
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WARNING
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual, have
the ATV checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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