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6 6. Remove the coolant drain bolts to
drain the cooling system.
7. Remove the coolant reservoir
bolts.
8. Slightly move the coolant reservoir
back, and then disconnect the
hose at the bottom of the coolant
reservoir.
9. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by opening the cap, then
turning the reservoir upside down.
10. Connect the hose to the coolant
reservoir.
11. Install the coolant reservoir by
placing it in the original position,
then installing the bolts.12. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
13. Install the coolant drain bolts, and
then tighten them to the specified
torque.
NOTE:@ Check the washers for damage and re-
place them if necessary. @14. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
1. Coolant drain bolt (´ 2)
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Bolt (´ 2)
3. Clamp
4. Hose
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg)
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6 4. Disconnect the fuel sender cou-
pler.
5. Slightly lift the rear of the fuel tank,
turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”,
disconnect the fuel hose and
breather hose, and then take the
fuel tank off.6. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Fuel sender coupler
1. Fuel cock
2. Fuel hose
3. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (´ 3)
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67. Pull the air filter element out. 8. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
9. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
EC000082
CAUTION:@ l
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
l
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
@10. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
11. Connect the fuel hose, breather
hose and fuel sender coupler, turn
the fuel cock lever to “ON”, and
then install the fuel tank by install-
ing the bolts.
EWA00013
WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel hose and
breather hose are properly connect-
ed and routed, and not pinched. Re-
place any damaged hoses. @12. Install the panels and cowlings.
13. Install the seat.
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EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance, which
may result in loss of control and an
accident. @
EAU00713
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To
make the brake light come on later,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
b.1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch adjusting nut
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6
EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
l
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
@
EAU03772
Replacing the fuses The fuse boxes and main fuse box are
located under the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
EC000103
CAUTION:_ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. _
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Hazard fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Spare fuse (´ 4)
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Hazard fuse: 10 A
Odometer fuse: 5 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
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6 3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU03794
Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover,
and then disconnect the headlight
couplers.2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler (´ 2)
2. Headlight bulb holder
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EC000105
CAUTION:_ Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. _4. Connect the headlight couplers,
and then install the bulb cover.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU01623
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:@ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. @
1. Do not touch this area.
1. Screw (´ 2)
2. Tail/brake light lens
1. Tail/brake light bulb (´ 2)
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EAU03497
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
ECA00065
CAUTION:@ Do not overtighten the screw, other-
wise the lens may break. @
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
1. Turn signal light bulb
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