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Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ....................................... 8-109
Rear knuckle upper and lower
pivot lubrication .............................. 8-111
Wheel removal ................................. 8-113
Wheel installation ............................. 8-115
Battery .............................................. 8-117
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-121
Fuse replacement............................. 8-123
Replacing a headlight bulb ............... 8-127
Headlight beam adjustment.............. 8-131
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-131
Troubleshooting................................ 8-133
Troubleshooting chart....................... 8-135
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning ........................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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4-17 1. Lights switch “//OFF”
2. Start switch “”
3. Engine stop switch “/”
4. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
5. Horn switch “”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “//OFF”
2. Contacteur du démarreur “”
3. Coupe-circuit du moteur “/”
4. Contacteur de désactivation “OVERRIDE”
5. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “”
1. Interruptor de luces “//OFF”
2. Interruptor de arranque “”
3. Interruptor de paro del motor “/”
4. Interruptor de cancelación “OVERRIDE”
5. Interruptor de la bocina “”
EBU00053
Handlebar switches
EBU01204
Light switch “/ /OFF”
Set the switch to “” to turn on the low beam and
the taillight.
Set the switch to “” to turn on the high beam
and the taillight.
Set the switch to “OFF” to turn off all the lights.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. _
EBU01205
Engine stop switch “/”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to
“” before starting the engine. The engine stop
switch controls ignition and can be used at all
times to stop the engine, especially in an emer-
gency. The engine will not start or run when the
engine stop switch is set to “”.
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8-8
* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based greaseNOTE:Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check
the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.Wheel bearing*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots*Lubricate.**Drive shaft universal
joint*Lubricate.**Engine mount*
Check for cracks or damage.Front and rear axle boots*Check operation.
Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushes*
Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
km 320 1,200 2,400 2,400 4,800
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-131 1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1. Vis de réglage du faisceau de phare
1. Tornillo de ajuste de la luz del faro
EBU01089
Headlight beam adjustmentCAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. _To raise the beam, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection
a.
To lower the beam, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection
b.
EBU01105
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, have a
Yamaha dealer replace it.
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