2004 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Pass switch ""
2. Dimmer switch "
/ "
3. Turn signal switch "
/ "
4. Horn switch "
"
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00119
Pass switch ""
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU03888
Dimmer switch " / "
Set this switch to "
" for the high beam
and to "
" for the low beam.
EAU03889
Turn signal switch " / "
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to "
". To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to "
". When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn si-
gnal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch ""
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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2
3
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1. Engine stop switch " / "
2. Hazard switch "
/ "
3. Start switch "
"
EAU03890
Engine stop switch " / "
Set this switch to "
" before starting the
engine. Set this switch to "
" to stop
the engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the scooter overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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EAU03801
Start switch ""
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake
to crank the engine with the starter.
EC000005
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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CAUTION:
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
EAU00163
Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
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EC000006
Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
EAUM0111
Hazard switch "", ""
With the key in the "
" position, set this
switch to "
" to turn on the hazard
lighting (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). To turn off the hazard
lighting, set this switch to "
" and, then
turn the key to "
".
NOTE :
Even if the key is turned from "
" to
"
" with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash
regardless of the hazard switch position.
To cancel the hazard lighting, the key
must be turned to "
" and the hazard
switch must be set to the "" position.
The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.

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1. Fuel tank cap
EAU00176*
Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-12 for
seat opening and closing
procedures.)
2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
3. The lock will be released and the
fuel tank cap can be removed.To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the marks on
the cap and tank aligned.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
NOTE :
Do not forget to remove the key before
closing the seat.
3. Close the seat.
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.
EW000023
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked before
riding.
WARNING
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2
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
EAU03753
Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
EW000130
•Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow when
the fuel warms up and expands.
•Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
WARNING
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EAU00185
EC000008
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with
a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
CAUTION:
EAU04284
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
10.9 L
Reserve amount:
1.9 L
ECA00104
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been
designed to use regular unleaded
gasoline with a research octane
number 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 maintenance
costs.
CAUTION:
EAU03098
Catalytic converter
This scooter is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the muffler.
EW000128
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance work.
EC000114
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
•Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
•Never park the scooter near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
•Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
WARNING
CAUTION:
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PUSHOPEN
a
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a. Open
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
NOTE :
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE :
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
OPENOPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
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1. Lock
2. Front storage compartment A
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment A
To unlock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked
Turn the knob 1/4 turn clockwise. The
knob will return to its original position
after released.
To close the storage compartment
Push the lid into the original position.
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To lock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn counterclockwise, and then
remove the key.
EWA00005
•Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg for the storage compartment.
•Do not exceed the maximum
load of 202 kg for the vehicle.
WARNING
1. Rear storage compartment
EWA00034
Do not store heavy items in this
compartment.
WARNING
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1. Front storage compartment B
EAUM0061*
Rear storage compartment
There is a storage compartment under
the seat. (See page 3-12 for seat
opening and closing procedures.)
EWA00005
•Do not exceed the load limit of 5
kg for the storage compartment.
•Do not exceed the maximum
load of 202 kg for the vehicle.
WARNING
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EAUM0101*
Front storage compartment B
To open the storage compartment
Push on the "
" mark of the storage
compartment lid.
To close the storage compartment
Push the lid into the original position.

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EC000010
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compartment.
•Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat when
exposed to the sun, do not
store anything susceptible to
heat inside it.
•To avoid humidity from
spreading through the storage
compartment, wrap wet articles
in a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
•Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter
is being washed, wrap any arti-
cles stored in the compartment
in a plastic bag.
•Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
To store a helmet in the storage
compartment, place the helmet with the
front facing backward.
NOTE :
•Some helmets cannot be stored
in the storage compartment
because of their size or shape.
•Do not leave your scooter
unattended with the seat open.
CAUTION:
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b
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
EAU00300
Adjusting the shock absor-
ber assemblies
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload
adjusting ring.
EC000015
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.
CAUTION:
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Anti-theft device housing
The anti-theft device housing, located
in the storage compartment under the
seat, is designed to hold a genuine
Yamaha U-LOCK. (See page 3-12 for
seat opening and closing procedures.)
When placing a U-LOCK in the storage
compartment, securely fasten it with the
straps. When the U-LOCK is not in the
storage compartment, be sure to
secure the straps to prevent losing
them.
NOTE :
Some U-LOCKS cannot fit into the
housing due to their size or shape.

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EW000040
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction a .
To decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting ring on each shock absorber
assembly in direction b .
NOTE :
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position indicator
on the shock absorber.
WARNINGSetting
Minimum (soft)
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Standard2
Maximum (hard)4
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1. Luggage hook
EAUT0020
Luggage hook
EWT00002
•Do not exceed the load limit of
3 kg for the luggage hook.
•Do not exceed the maximum
load of 202 kg for the vehicle.
WARNING
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