Fuel; Engine Oil; Final Gear Oil; Front And Rear Brakes - Yamaha YFM80GX 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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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper care when refueling.
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Fuel can spill, which can cause a fire and se-
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vere injury.
Fuel expands when it heats up. If the fuel
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tank is overfilled, fuel could spill out due to
heat from the engine or the sun.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Be careful not to
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spill fuel, especially on the engine or exhaust
pipe. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
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Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
10 Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.
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Engine oil

Make sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-10.)
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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 8-13.)
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Front and rear brakes

Brake levers and brake pedal
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Check for correct free play in the brake levers
and brake pedal. If the free play is incorrect, ad-
just it. (See pages 8-23 and 8-25.)
G Check operation of the brake levers and brake
pedal. They should move smoothly and there
should be a firm feeling when the brakes are ap-
plied. 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 brake linings for wear. (See page 8-22.)
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding with improperly operating brakes.
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WARNING