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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ............... 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................................... 2-1
Right view ...................................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............................... 2-3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
..... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ............................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ........................... 3-2
Speedometer unit ........................................... 3-3
Tachometer .................................................... 3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ........................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................................ 3-4
Clutch lever .................................................... 3-6
Shift pedal ...................................................... 3-6
Brake lever ..................................................... 3-7
Brake pedal .................................................... 3-7
Fuel tank cap ................................................. 3-7
Fuel (except for Switzerland and Austria) ...... 3-8
Fuel (for Switzerland and Austria)................... 3-8
Catalytic converter
(for Switzerland and Austria) ........................ 3-9
2-stroke engine oil ........................................ 3-10
Fuel cock ...................................................... 3-11
Starter (choke) lever .................................... 3-12
Seat .............................................................. 3-12Helmet holder ............................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ........3-13
YEIS handling precautions ........................... 3-14
YPVS ........................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ..................................................... 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........................ 3-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............................ 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................................. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS ............................................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................................... 5-3
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) ................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................................. 5-4
Parking ........................................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ............................................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ... 6-2
Removing and installing the cowlings and
panel ............................................................ 6-5
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator light “5”
This indicator light flashes 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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2-stroke engine oil level warning
light “
7
”
This warning light comes on when
the 2-stroke engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to
"#" and turn the key to "ON".
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position or pull the clutch
lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the
warning light does not come on
while pushing the start switch,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
NOTE:
Even if the 2-stroke engine oil level is
sufficient, the warning light may flick-
er when riding on a slope or during
sudden acceleration or deceleration,
but this is not a malfunction.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
1
2
3
4
1. Turn signal indicator light “5”
2. High beam indicator light “&”
3. 2-stroke enjine oil level warning light “
7
”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
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