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EBU00040
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU00942
Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position and
the headlights and taillight come on when the light
switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can
be removed in this position.
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4-7 1. Light switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
3. Start switch “START”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “”
1. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “”
NOTE:If the starter switch is pushed with the main switch
“ON” and the engine stop switch “OFF”, the starter
motor will be activated but the engine will not start.
To start the engine, be sure to position the engine
stop switch at “RUN”.
EBU01076
Light switch “LIGHTS”
Turn the switch to the “LO” position to switch on
the low beam and the tail/brake light.
Turn the switch to the “HI” position to switch on the
high beam and the tail/brake light.
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position to switch off
the headlights and the tail/brake light.CAUTION:
Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for more than thirty minutes. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
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EBU00152
Fittings and Fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
EBU00991
Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
EBU01082
Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
EBU00499
Battery
Check fluid level and fill if necessary. Use only dis-
tilled water if refilling is necessary. (See pages
8-69–8-75.)
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