
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU03034
Indicator and warning lights
EAU03299
1. Turn signal indicator lights
“” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU00063
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU03201
3. Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. @
EAU01774
4. Overdrive indicator light “O/D”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in overdrive (5th gear).
EAU00091
5. Engine trouble warning light
“”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have the Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU00079
6. Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L. When this occurs, turn the fuel
cock lever to the “RES” position and re-
fuel as soon as possible.
EAU01773
7. Cruise control indicator lights
See page 3-6 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
EAU00061
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU01707
9. Coolant temperature warning
light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
EC000002
CAUTION:@ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. @
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-9
3
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00119
1. Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU03888
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU03889
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU00129
4. Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU03890
5. Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
EAU03966
6. Light switch “ / / ”
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting, taillight
and license plate light. Set the switch to
“ ” to turn on the headlight also. Set
the switch to “ ” to turn off all the
lights.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-23
3
CD-01E
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key to “ON”.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
NO
NOTE:This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YESYES NO
The system is OK.
The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO
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AUDIO SYSTEM
4-10
4
Playing a cassette tape
1. Make sure that the audio system is
turned on. (See page 4-3.)
2. Insert a cassette tape into the cas-
sette compartment as shown.
“LOAD”, then “PLAY” appears in
the display. (If a cassette is al-
ready inserted, push the “AUDIO”
button until “PLAY” appears in the
display.) The tape starts playing.Skipping songs
While a cassette tape is playing, push
either side of the up/down switch once
for less than one second for each song
to be skipped. Pushing “ ” skips
songs in the forward direction. Pushing
“ ” skips songs in the reverse direc-
tion. “APC” (auto program control) and
the number of songs to be skipped
(e.g., “3”) appear in the display. When
skipping songs in reverse, a minus sign
appears in front of the number of songs
to be skipped (e.g., “-2”). (“-1” indicates
that the current song will be played
again.)
NOTE:_ l
The maximum number of songs
that can be skipped in either direc-
tion is 9.
l
To stop skipping songs, push the
up/down switch in the opposite di-
rection that songs are being
skipped.
_
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6-2
6 1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
EC000035
CAUTION:_ If the fuel level warning light comes
on, check the fuel level, and, if nec-
essary, refuel as soon as possible. _3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:_ When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit. _
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-14 for starter (choke) oper-
ation.)
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 en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. _
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-20
7
EAU01168
Adjusting the engine idling
speed The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.NOTE:_ A diagnostic tachometer is needed to
make this adjustment. _1. Attach the tachometer to the spark
plug lead.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes at 1,000–2,000 r/min
while occasionally revving it to 4,000–
5,000 r/min.NOTE:_ The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle. _3. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the throttle stop
screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection
a. To decrease the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection
b.
NOTE:_ If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment. _
1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
950–1,050 r/min
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-39
7Engine overheating
EW000070
WARNING
@ l
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
l
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
ing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
@NOTE:@ If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible. @
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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