2000 YAMAHA XT500E AUX

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ON
OFF
LOCK
P
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
EAU00036
ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
EAU00042
LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it, turn it counter-
clockwise to ÒLOCKÓ and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
"OFF".
EW000016
wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result
in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure the motorcycle is stopped
before turning the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ.
EAU01590
. .
(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light
come on but all other circuits are off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to Ò
.
Ó.
Do not use this position for an
extended length of time as the bat-
tery may discharge.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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23
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
1. Push2.Turn
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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N
EAU00102
TachometerThis model is equipped with a
tachometer so the rider can monitor
the engine speed and keep it within
the ideal power range.
EC000003
cCDo not operate in the red zone.
Red zone: 7,000 r/min and above1.Tachometer
2.Red zone
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00134
Lights switch
Turning the light switch to Ò
'
Ó,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter
lights and taillight. Turning the light
switch to Ò:Ó, turns the headlight on
also.
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Pass switch Ò&Ó
Press the switch to operate the pass-
ing light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to Ò)Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to Ò(Ó. Once
the switch is released it will return to
the center position. To cancel the sig-
nal, push the switch in after it has
returned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.
4 5 123*
1.Lights switch
2.Pass switch Ò&Ó
3.Dimmer switch
4.Turn signal switch
5.Horn switch Ò*Ó
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8-4 Electrical
Ignition systemT.C.I. (Digital)
Charging system
TypeA.C. magneto
Standard output14 V, 13.5A@5,000 rpm
Battery
TypeYTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity12 V, 8 AH
Headlight bulb typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight12 V, 60/55W ´1
Tail / brake light12 V, 5/21W ´1
Auxiliary light12 V, 4W ´1
12 V, 3.4W ´1 (GB only)
Front flasher light12 V, 21W ´2
Rear flasher light12 V, 21W ´2
Meter light12 V, 3.4W ´1
Neutral indicator light12 V, 3.4W ´1
High beam indicator light12 V, 3.4W ´1
Turn indicator light12 V, 3.4W ´1
Fuse
Main20A
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