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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Convenience hook (page 3-8)
2. Throttle stop screw (page 6-17)
3. Helmet box, Owner’s tool kit (page 3-7, page 6-1)4. Kickstarter (page 3-6)
5. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-10)
6. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 6-10)
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:_ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. _7. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the engine
oil filler cap.
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CAUTION:_
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives with
the oil or use oils of grade “CD”
or higher. In addition, do not
use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
_8. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Final transmission oil The final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
motorcycle. In addition, the final trans-
mission oil must be changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the motorcycle for several
minutes, and then stop the engine.
2. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil. Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.8 L
Total amount (dry engine):
0.9 L1. Oil filler cap
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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. _
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play The throttle cable free play should
measure 3–7 mm at the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, adjust it as
follows.NOTE:_ The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-
justing the throttle cable free play. _
1. Throttle stop screwEngine idling speed:
1,500–1,700 r/min
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