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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION....... 1-1
Further safe-riding points ..... 1-4
DESCRIPTION ....................... 2-1
Left view ............................... 2-1
Right view ............................. 2-2
Controls and instruments ..... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ..... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Speedometer unit................. 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................ 3-3
Handlebar switches .............. 3-3
Front brake lever .................. 3-4
Rear brake lever ................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................ 3-5
Fuel...................................... 3-6
Catalytic converter ............... 3-6
Kickstarter............................ 3-7
Seat ......................................3-7
Helmet holder ....................... 3-8
Storage compartment ........... 3-8
Luggage hook ....................... 3-9
Sidestand ...........................3-10Sidestand switch operation
check...............................3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . 4-1
Pre-operation check list ........ 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.................... 5-1
Starting a cold engine ........... 5-1
Starting off ............................ 5-2
Acceleration and
deceleration....................... 5-2
Braking ................................. 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consump-
tion..................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .................... 5-3
Parking ................................. 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND MINOR REPAIR ............ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ..................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ................. 6-3
Removing and installing
panels ................................ 6-6
Checking the spark plug ....... 6-7Engine oil and oil strainer ...... 6-8
Final transmission oil..........6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements..........................6-11
Adjusting the carburetor..... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..................................6-14
Adjusting the valve
clearance.........................6-14
Tires...................................6-15
Cast wheels.......................6-17
Checking the front brake lever
free play...........................6-17
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play...........................6-18
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ......6-18
Checking the brake fluid
level .................................6-19
Changing the brake fluid .....6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables..............................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ......6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers.....................6-21
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
EAU10400
DESCRIPTION1. Luggage hook
2. Battery(Page:6-23)
3. Storage compartment(Page:3-8)
4. Tail/brake light(Page:6-27)
5. Rear turn signal light(Page:6-28)
6. Air filter(Page:6-11)
7. Kickstarter(Page:3-7)
8. V-belt case air filter(Page:6-11)
9. Fuel tank cap(Page:3-5)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU17710
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chartNOTE:
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8The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in-
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8From 30000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING ( u1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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*Fuel line Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage. — — — — —
2 Spark plug Check condition.
Clean and regap. — —
Replace. — —
3*Valves Check valve clearance.
Adjust. — — — —
4 Air filter element Clean. — —
Replace. — —
5V-belt case air filter
element Clean. — — — —
6*Front brake Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. — — — — — —
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake Check operation and adjust brake lever free play. — — — — — —
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hose Check for cracks or damage. — — — — —
Replace. Every 4 years
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