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EAU00372
5-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU00373
WARNING
_
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.
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.
_
EAU04912
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EW000054
WARNING
_
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-26.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
_1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
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CAUTION:_ The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
Fuel level warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Engine speed indicator light
Engine trouble warning light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see pages 3-3–3-5 for the
corresponding warning and indica-
tor light circuit check.
_2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:_ When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit. _3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ..................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm ...................................... 3-11BBattery ................................................... 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-31
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-27
Brake lever............................................. 3-13
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-26
Brake pedal............................................ 3-14
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-32
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-31
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................. 3-16
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-24
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-14
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light............3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-5
DDimmer switch ....................................... 3-11
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-30
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-29
Adjusting .......................................... 6-29
Checking .......................................... 6-29EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed ............................... 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine speed indicator light..................... 3-4
Engine stop switch................................. 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-24FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-19
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-33
Fuel ....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-36HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-37
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-18
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-25
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing...........6-39
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-23MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2
Multi-function display................................3-6NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-4OOil level warning light ...............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ............................................3-11
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1
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