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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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(Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at “OFF”, push it into the main
switch, turn it counterclockwise to “ ”,
and remove it. To cancel the parking,
turn the key clockwise.
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Indicator lights
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1. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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2. Fuel level indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.5 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, switch
the fuel cock to “RES”. Then, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
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3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switches
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1. Pass switch “ ”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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2. Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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3. Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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4. Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight.
If the headlight bulb burns out, replace
the bulb as follows:
1. Remove the headlight unit screws.2. Remove the connectors, the head-
light unit and then the bulb cover.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclock-
wise to remove it and remove the
defective bulb.
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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. @4. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
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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. @5. Install the bulb cover, connectors
and headlight unit. Ask a Yamaha
dealer to adjust the headlight
beam if necessary.
1. Screw (´ 2)
1. Connector (´ 3)
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