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EAU01581
Troubleshooting chartsTroubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performance
EW000125
wKeep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
The engine turns over
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.
quickly.
slowly.
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6 Engine overheating
EW000070
w8Do 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.
8After 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
hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the
cap.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.
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.
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INDEX
F
Final transmission oil ............................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ............................................6-27
Front fork, checking ..............................6-32
Fuel ......................................................3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................3-13
Fuses, replacing ...................................6-36
H
Handlebar switches ..............................3-10
Dimmer switch ...................................3-10
Engine stop switch .............................3-12
Headlight variations ...........................3-11
Horn switch ........................................3-10
Pass switch ........................................3-10
Start switch ........................................3-12
Turn signal switch ..............................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................6-37
I
Identification numbers ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................3-21
Indicator lights ........................................3-2
High beam indicator light .....................3-2
Oil change indicator light .....................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights ...................3-2
K
Key identification number .......................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........6-41
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................3-1
Model label .............................................9-2
P
Parking ...................................................5-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .....................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list ..........................4-1
R
Rider seat .............................................3-16
Rider seat, adjusting .............................3-17
S
Safe-riding points ...................................1-2
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................3-19
Sidestand .............................................3-20
Spark plug, checking ............................6-12
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer ..........................................3-3
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine .................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-33
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartments .........................3-17
A
Acceleration and deceleration ................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning .............................6-21
Air flow louver .......................................6-23
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .......................3-9
B
Battery ..................................................6-34
Battery cover removal ..........................6-34
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-30
Brake lever, front ..................................3-12
Brake lever, rear ...................................3-13
Brake levers, lubricating .......................6-31
Braking ...................................................5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ..........6-30
Care ........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ...................................6-31
Conversion table ....................................8-5
Coolant .................................................6-19
Coolant temperature gauge ....................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...............................................6-6
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-4
Engine oil ..............................................6-14
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