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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU01666
Fuel indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3,1 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
To check that the indicator light is work-
ing properly:l
Turn the engine stop switch to
“ ” and the main switch to “ON”.
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Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
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Push the start switch.
If the indicator light does not come on
while pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical
circuit.
EAU01667*
SpeedometerThis speedometer is equipped with:l
an odometer
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two trip odometers
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a clockOdometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
When set to “ODO”, the motorcycle’s
total mileage is indicated.
When set to “TRIP 1” or “TRIP 2”, the
motorcycle’s mileage since the trip
meter was last reset is indicated. Use
the trip meter to estimate how far you
can ride on a tank of fuel. This informa-
tion will enable you to plan fuel stops in
the future.
1. “SELECT” button
2. “RESET” button
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3 Selecting a mode
Push the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer mode “ODO”
and the trip odometer modes “TRIP 1”,
“TRIP 2” and “CLOCK” in the following
order:
“ODO”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“CLOCK”
® “ODO”
Resetting a trip meterTo reset a trip odometer to 0.0, select it
by pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second.
Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
To change the display back to the
odometer mode, push the “SELECT”
button.To set the clock
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button to
change the minutes.
4. When the minute digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.NOTE:@ After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
main switch to “OFF”, otherwise the
clock will not be set. @
EAU00101
TachometerThis model is equipped with an electric
tachometer so the rider can monitor the
engine speed and keep it within the
ideal power range.
EC000003
CAUTION:@ Do not operate in the red zone.
Red zone: 8,000 r/min and above @1. Tachometer
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Battery storage
When the motorcycle is not used for a
month or longer, remove the battery,
fully charge it and store it in a cool, dry
place.
EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Completely recharge the bat-
tery before storing. Storing a
discharged battery can cause
permanent battery damage.
l
Use a battery charger designed
for a sealed-type (MF) battery.
Using a conventional battery
charger will cause battery dam-
age. If you do not have a sealed-
type battery charger, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
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Always make sure the connec-
tions are correct when reinstall-
ing the battery.
@
EAU01670
Fuse replacementThe fuse boxes are located under the
rider seat and the main fuse case is at-
tached to the starter relay.
If any fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of specified
amperage. Turn on the switches and
see if the electrical device operates. If
the fuse immediately blows again, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and pos-
sibly a fire. @
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Hazard light fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Spare fuse (´ 4)
1. Main fuse
2. Spare fuse
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6
EAU00827
Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace the bulb as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the connectors and the
bulb holder cover.
2. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down. @
3. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:@ Avoid touching the glass part of a
bulb. Keep it free from oil; other-
wise, the transparency of the glass,
life of the bulb, and luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner. @
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Hazard light fuse: 10 A
Odometer fuse: 5 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
1. Bulb holder cover
1. Connector (´ 2)
2. Bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 55 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 12 V, 2 W ´ 3
Neutral indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Coolant temperature
indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
Fuel indicator light 12 V, 2 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Hazard light fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
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