2002 YAMAHA XT500E fuel

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DESCRIPTIONPart locations
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1. Headlight (page 6-33)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-8)
3. Battery (page 6-31)
4. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Helmet holder (page 3-10)6. Shock absorber spring preload
adjusting nut (page 3-10)
7. Fuse (page 6-32)
8. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-9)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-5)
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2
3
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6
7 8 9
Left view
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-20)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-2)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Tachometer (page 3-3)6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-4)
7. Brake lever (page 3-5, 6-21)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-16, 6-27)
9. Fuel tank cap (page 3-6)
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Controls and instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSMain switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-1
Indicator lights .................................................................................. 3-2
Speedometer unit ............................................................................ 3-2
Tachometer ...................................................................................... 3-3
Handlebar switches .......................................................................... 3-3
Clutch lever ....................................................................................... 3-4
Shift pedal ......................................................................................... 3-5
Brake lever ....................................................................................... 3-5
Brake pedal ...................................................................................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap .................................................................................... 3-6
Fuel ................................................................................................... 3-6
Fuel cock .......................................................................................... 3-8
Starter (choke) knob ......................................................................... 3-9
Seat .................................................................................................. 3-9
Helmet holder ................................................................................. 3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ......................................... 3-10
Sidestand ........................................................................................ 3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......................................................... 3-12
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator lightsIndicator lights
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High beam indicator light “&”High beam indicator lightThis indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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Neutral indicator light “N”Neutral indicator lightThis indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral
position.
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Turn signal indicator light “5”Turn signal indicator lightThis indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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3&
5
N
1. High beam indicator light “&”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
3. Turn signal indicator light “5”
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Speedometer unit Speedometer unitThe speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer, an odometer
and a tripmeter. The speedometer
shows riding speed. The odometer
shows the total distance traveled.
The tripmeter shows the distance
traveled since it was last set to zero
with the reset knob. The tripmeter
can be used to estimate the distance
that can be traveled with a full tank of
fuel. This information will enable you
to plan future fuel stops.
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2
4
3
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Tripmeter
4. Reset knob
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
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Fuel tank capFuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
2. Turn the fuel tank cap 1/3 turn
counterclockwise and pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key insert-
ed in the lock, and then turn the
cap 1/3 turn clockwise.
2. Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise,
and then remove it.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
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wMake sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked before
riding.
b
a
a. Unlock.
b. Open.
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FuelFuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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cCUse only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine
parts, such as the valves and pis-
ton rings, as well as to the exhaust
system.
Your Yamaha engine has been
designed to use regular unleaded
gasoline with a research octane num-
ber of 91 or higher. If knocking (or
pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a
different brand or premium unleaded
fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
15.0 L
Reserve amount:
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
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Fuel cockFuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to
this position when the engine is not
running.
RES
ONFUEL
OFF
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1. Arrow mark pointing over “OFF”
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out
of fuel while riding, move the lever to
this position. Fill the tank at the first
opportunity. Be sure to set the lever
back to “ON” after refueling!
OFF
ONFUEL RES
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RES
1. Arrow mark pointing over “RES”
ON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetor. Normal riding
is done with the lever in this position.
ON
FUEL
RES
OFF
1
ON
1. Arrow mark pointing over “ON”
RES: reserve position
ON: normal position
OFF: closed position
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Starter (choke) knob“1”Starter (choke) knobStarting a cold engine requires a rich-
er air-fuel mixture, which is supplied
by the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction ato turn
on the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction bto turn
off the starter (choke).INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1
b
a
1. Starter (choke) knob “1”
To install the seat
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the seat into the seat holders
as shown.
2. Place the seat in the original
position, and then tighten the
bolts.NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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2
1. Projection (
×2)
2. Seat holder (×2)
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SeatSeatTo remove the seat
Remove the bolts, and then pull the
seat off.
1
1. Bolt (×2)
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