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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
8Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have any ques-
tions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator lights
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High beam indicator light “&”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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Turn signal indicator light “5”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flash-
es when an electrical circuit monitor-
ing the engine is defective. When this
occurs, have the Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system.
NOTE:
This warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the key is turned to
“ON”, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
1. High beam indicator light “&”
2. Turn indicator light “5”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer, an odometer
and a tripmeter. The speedometer
shows riding speed. The odometer
shows the total distance traveled.
The tripmeter shows the distance
traveled since it was last set to zero
with the reset knob. The tripmeter
can be used to estimate the distance
that can be traveled with a full tank of
fuel. This information will enable you
to plan future fuel stops.
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
4. Reset knob
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle.
(See page 3-8 for starter (choke)
operation.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on after starting, imme-
diately stop the engine, and then
check the engine oil level and the
vehicle for oil leakage. If neces-
sary, add engine oil, and then
check the warning light again. If
the warning light does not go off
after starting with sufficient engine
oil, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) lever back
halfway.
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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when
the engine is cold.
7. When the engine is warm, turn
the starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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