2002 YAMAHA NEO115 key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.NOTE:_

This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.


Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have
any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
_ PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE. _
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting comes
on, and the engine can be started. The
key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
_ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. _1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator lights
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Turn signal indicator lights “”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows riding speed. The
odometer shows the total distance trav-
eled.
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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
the red line, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:_

Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.


Turning the key to “OFF” cancel
the fuel gauge reading.
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1. Left turn signal indicator light “”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “”
3. High beam indicator light “”
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
1. Fuel gauge
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Starter (choke) lever “” Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Kickstarter To start the engine, fold out the kick-
starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully.
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Seat To open the seat
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.NOTE:_ Do not push inward when turning the
key. _3. Fold the seat up.
1. Starter (choke) lever “”
1. Kickstarter
1. Open.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the motorcycle will be left
unattended.
NOTE:_ Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding. _
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Helmet box There is a helmet box under the seat.
(See page 3-6 for seat opening and
closing procedures.)
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WARNING
_

Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg for the helmet box.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 116 kg for the vehicle.
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CAUTION:_ Keep the following points in mind
when using the helmet box.

Since the helmet box accumu-
lates heat when exposed to the
sun, do not store anything sus-
ceptible to heat inside it.


To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the helmet box,
wrap wet articles in a plastic
bag before storing them in the
box.


Since the helmet box may get
wet while the motorcycle is be-
ing washed, wrap any articles
stored in the box in a plastic
bag.


Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the helmet box.
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1. Helmet box
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5-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


For safety, always start the en-
gine with the centerstand.


Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine
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CAUTION:_ See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time. _1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
(See page 3-6 for starter (choke)
operation.)3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch, while applying the
front or rear brake or by pushing
the kickstarter lever down.
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 5 seconds on any one
attempt. If the engine does not start
with the starter motor, try using the
kickstarter with the motorcycle on the
centerstand. _
1. Starter (choke) lever “”
1. Start switch “START”
2. Kickstarter
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Parking When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
_

Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.


Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
motorcycle may overturn.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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610. Place the breather hose into the
original position and make sure
that it is properly routed.
11. Hook the battery band onto the
holder.
12. Install the panel.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte at
least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever nec-
essary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
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CAUTION:_ If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-
ages. _
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Replacing the fuse The fuse is located behind panel A.
(See page 6-4 for panel removal and
installation procedures.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Pull the battery out of the battery
compartment. (See page 6-29, “To
check the electrolyte level” for bat-
tery removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
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