2004 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 fuel consumption

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Starting the engine .............................................................................. 5-1
Starting off ........................................................................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ............................................................. 5-3
Braking ................................................................................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ..................................................... 5-4
Engine break-in ................................................................................... 5-4
Parking ................................................................................................ 5-5
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
•Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
•Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
•Turn the engine off instead of
letting it idle for an extended
length of time (e.g., in traffic jams,
at traffic lights or at railroad
crossings).
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this
reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the
engine wear and polish themselves to
the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-
throttle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating must
be avoided.
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0 — 1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
1,000 — 1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
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After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil and final
transmission oil.
1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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INDEX
A
Acceleration and deceleration ............. 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning ....................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................... 3-7
Auxiliary DC jack ............................... 3-18
Anti-theft device housing ................... 3-14
B
Battery .............................................. 6-29
Battery voltage / coolant
temperature gauge ......................... 3-3
Brake fuid level, checking ................. 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ........................ 6-25
Bake lever, front .................................. 3-9
Brake lever, rear .................................. 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake pads, checking ........................ 6-24Braking ................................................ 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ...... 6-26
Carburator, adjusting ......................... 6-20
Care .................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .............................. 6-27
Conversion table ................................. 8-4
Coolant .............................................. 6-17
Cowlings and panels, removing
and installing .................................. 6-5
E
Engine break-in ................................... 5-4
Engine oil .......................................... 6-13
F
Final transmission oil ........................ 6-16
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ....................................... 6-23
Front fork, checking ........................... 6-27
Fuel ................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .... 5-4
Fuel gauge .......................................... 3-3
Fuel tank cap .................................... 3-10Fuses, replacing ................................ 6-30
H
Handlebar switches ............................. 3-8
Dimmer switch ............................... 3-8
Engine stop switch ......................... 3-8
Horn switch .................................... 3-8
Hazard switch ................................ 3-9
Pass switch .................................... 3-8
Start switch .................................... 3-8
Turn signal switch ........................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ................... 6-32
I
Identification number ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............. 3-16
Indicator lights ..................................... 3-2
High beam indicator light ............... 3-2
Low beam indicator light ................ 3-2
Turn signal indicator lights .............. 3-2
K
Key identification number .................... 9-1
L
License plate liht bulb, replacing ....... 6-35