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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............5
GENERAL NOTE..............................................6
DESCRIPTION ..................................................8
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION ...................9
Identification numbers record ...................9
Key identification number .......................10
Frame serial number ................................10
Engine serial number ...............................10
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................11
Main switch ...............................................11
Indicator lights ..........................................12
Instrument panel.......................................13
Handlebar switches ..................................14
Shift pedal .................................................16
Front brake lever .......................................16
Rear brake pedal .......................................17
Fuel tank cap .............................................17
Starter lever 1..........................................18
Kick starter .................................................18Steering lock..............................................19
Seat ............................................................20
Helmet holder ...........................................21
Side cover removal...................................21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...........................22
Fuel .............................................................24
Engine oil ...................................................25
Tires ............................................................26
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.............................................27
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................28
Starting a warm engine ...........................30
Shifting.......................................................31
To start out and accelerate.......................31
To decelerate .............................................33
Engine break-in .........................................34
Parking .......................................................36
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EAA30001
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Tail/Brake light
2. Rear flasher light
3. Side cover
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Front flasher light
6. Kick starter
7. Rear brake pedal
8. Head light
9. Fuel tank
10. Seat lock11. Shift pedal
12. Handlebar switch
13. Speedometer
14. Fuel gauge
15. Main switch/steering lock
16. Throttle grip
17. Front brake lever
18. Indicator light
19. Helmet holder
20. Starter lever
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EAB90101Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. Press down on the brake
pedal to apply the rear brake.EAC01300*Fuel tank cap
To add fuel, open the seat. Then remove
the fuel tank cap by turning it counterclock-
wise.
(See page 20 to open the seat.)
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1Rear brake pedal1Fuel tank cap
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank.EUU61000wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling
fuel on the hot engine. Do not fill the fuel
tank above the bottom of the filler tube as
shown in the illustration or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and ex-
pands.EUU39302cCAlways wipe off spilled fuel immediately
with a dry and clean soft cloth. Fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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1. Filler tube 2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel: Regular gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
4.5 L
Reserve:
1.4 L
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Model
Engine oil (4-cycle):
Type Yamalibe 4 (20W40) or equivalent
SAE 20W40 type SE motor oil
Capacity
Periodic oil change 0.8 L
Total amount 1.0 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Regular gasoline
Tank capacity 4.3 L
Reserve amount
Carburetor:
Type/manufacturer VM16SH/MIKUNI
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