EAU00009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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9 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY..................1-1
DESCRIPTION....................................................2-1
Left view............................................................2-1
Right view.........................................................2-2
Controls/Instruments.........................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS....3-1
Main switch.......................................................3-1
Indicator lights...................................................3-1
Oil level indicator circuit check..........................3-2
Speedometer....................................................3-3
Tachometer.......................................................3-3
Engine temperature gauge...............................3-4
Handlebar switches..........................................3-4
Clutch lever.......................................................3-5
Shift pedal.........................................................3-5
Front brake lever...............................................3-6
Rear brake pedal..............................................3-6
Fuel tank cap....................................................3-6
Fuel (except for Switzerland and Austria).........3-7
Fuel (for Switzerland and Austria)....................3-7
Catalyzer (for Switzerland and Austria)............3-8
Two-stroke engine oil........................................3-9
Fuel cock..........................................................3-9
Starter (choke) Ò
1Ó.........................................3-10Kick starter......................................................3-11
Steering lock...................................................3-11
Seat................................................................3-12
Helmet holder.................................................3-12
Rear shock absorber adjustment....................3-13
Rear carrier.....................................................3-14
Note on handling of the Yamaha Energy
Induction System (Y.E.I.S.).............................3-14
Y.P.V.S.
(Yamaha Power Valve System)......................3-15
Sidestand........................................................3-15
Sidestand switch operation check..................3-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine............................................5-1
Starting a warm engine.....................................5-3
Shifting..............................................................5-4
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)........................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption...................5-5
Engine break-in.................................................5-5
Parking..............................................................5-6
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