2000 YAMAHA YZF1000 remove seats

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
3
EAU00196
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:l
Check hose connection.
l
Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
EAU02976
Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
EAU01698*
SeatsRider seat
To removeInsert the key into the seat lock and
turn it as shown.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Rider seat lock
E_4sv_Functions.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 31, 1999 3:42 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3
To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the holder on the frame. Then
push down on the seat.Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the rider seat. Then pull up-
ward on the passenger seat.
To installInsert the projection on the rear of the
seat and the hooks on the front of the
seat into the holders on the frame, and
push the seat backward. Then install
the rider seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted. @
EAU00264
Helmet holderThe helmet holder is located under the
rider’s seat. Remove the rider’s seat
and hook the helmet on the helmet
holder. Then lock the seat.
EW000030
WA R N I N G
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Projection
2. Hook (´ 2)
3. Seat holder (´ 3)
1. Helmet holder
E_4sv_Functions.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 31, 1999 3:42 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-12
6
EW000067
WARNING
@ Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. @
EC000080
CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use distilled
water if you can’t get soft water. @NOTE:@ The radiator fan operation is complete-
ly automatic. It is switched on or off ac-
cording to the coolant temperature in
the radiator. @
EAU01332
Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seats.
2. Remove cowling B from each side.
(See page 6-5.)
3. Remove the bolts holding the fuel
tank.
4. Lift the fuel tank upward and posi-
tion it away from the air filter case.
(Do not remove the fuel hoses.)
EW000071
WA R N I N G
@ l
Support the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
l
Do not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard because
the fuel hose connections may
become loose causing fuel
leakage.
@
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.23 L
1. Bolt (´ 2)
E_4sv_Periodic.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 31, 1999 3:45 PM