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EBU00801
IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CON-
TAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following notations:QThe Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!wFailure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.cCA CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS .........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Throttle lever ........................................4-5
Throttle OverRide System ....................4-7
Speed limiter ........................................4-9
Clutch lever ........................................4-11
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Front brake lever ................................4-11
Rear brake pedal ................................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-13
Shift pedal ..........................................4-17
Kick starter .........................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Starter (choke) ....................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
Front shock absorber adjustment .......4-25
Rear shock absorber adjustment .......4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ....................................................5-11
Engine mixing oil ................................5-15
Transmission oil .................................5-17
Chain ..................................................5-19
Throttle lever ......................................5-19
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EBU00015
CONTENTS
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3-3
EBU00600Identification number records
Record the key identification number, vehicle
identification number and model label informa-
tion in the spaces provided for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for
reference in case the vehicle is stolen.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:1
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EBU00035Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped on the
key as shown in the following illustration. This
number can be used for ordering a new key.
q
1. Key identification number1. Numéro d’identification de la clé1. Número de identificación de la llave
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EBU00040
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU00041Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are
as follows:
ON:
Engine can be started only at this position and
the headlight and taillight come on when the light
switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
OFF ON
4-1
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