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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU00058
Turn indicator lights “ ” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator flashes
when the turn switch is moved to the
left or right.
EAU01154
Fuel indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 5 L, this light will come on.
When this light comes on, fill the tank at
the first opportunity. This light circuit
can be checked by the procedure on
page 3-5.
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU01313
Oil level indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the oil
level is low. This light circuit can be
checked by the procedure on page 3-4.
EC000000
CAUTION:@ Do not run the motorcycle until you
know it has sufficient engine oil. @NOTE:@ Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal. @
1. Left turn indicator light “ ”
2. Fuel indicator light “ ”
3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Oil level indicator light “ ”
6. Right turn indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU00071
Oil level indicator circuit check
CB-48E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.Check engine oil level.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever, then push
the start switch.
Oil level
is OK.
Supply
engine oil.Oil level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
51. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
EC000035
CAUTION:@ If the fuel indicator light comes on,
check the fuel level. If necessary, fill
the tank with fuel. @2. Shift the transmission into neutral.NOTE:@ When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it. @3. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:@ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt. @
EC000036
CAUTION:@ The oil level indicator light and fuel
indicator light should come on when
the start switch is pushed and
should go off when the start switch
is released. If the oil level indicator
light flickers or remains on, immedi-
ately stop the engine and check the
engine oil level and for oil leakage. If
necessary, fill the engine with oil
and check to see that the oil level in-
dicator light goes off. If not, consult
a Yamaha dealer. @
5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.NOTE:@ For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine! @6. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final gear oil
Type SAE 80 API “GL-4” hypoid gear
oil or SAE 80W90 all-purpose
hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.2 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 24 L
Carburetor
Type ´
quantity BDSR34 ´ 4
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Manufacturer/type NGK / DPR8EA-9 or
DENSO / X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.672
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 1.278
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio
1st 2.188
2nd 1.500
3rd 1.154
4th 0.933
5th 0.813
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 27°
°° °
Trail 121 mm
Tire
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 120/70-17 58V
Manufacturer/
model Dunlop / K505F
Metzeler / ME33
Bridgestone / G601
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 150/70-17 69V
Manufacturer/
model Dunlop / K505
Metzeler / ME55A
Bridgestone / G602