2004 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 length

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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.
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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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Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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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.

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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•Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or
function that you do not
thoroughly understand.
•Never start the engine or
operate it in a closed area for
any length of time. Exhaust fu-
mes are poisonous, and
inhaling them can cause loss of
consciousness and death
within a short time. Always
make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
•For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
WARNING
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Starting the engine
See page 5-4 for engine break-in ins-
tructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the sidestand
must be up.
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•Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system
according to the procedure
described on page 3-16.
•Never ride with the sidestand
down.1. Turn the key to "
" and make
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to "
".
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
CAUTION:
WARNING
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1. Rear brake lever
2. Engine stop switch
3. Start switch
4. Front brake lever
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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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model VP300
Dimensions:
Overall length 2,170 mm
Overall width 765 mm
Overall height 1,465 mm
Seat height 805 mm
Wheelbase 1,480 mm
Minimum ground clearance 155 mm
Minimum turning radius 1,706 mm
Weight:
Wet (with oil and a full fuel tank) 174 kg
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled, 4 strokes SOHC
Cylinder arrangementSingle cylinder, Forward inclined
Displacement 264 cm
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Bore x stroke 71.0 x 66.8
Compression ratio 10:1
Starting system type Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Specifications
Engine oil:
Type
-20°-10°10°20°30°40°50°C
0°
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40
SAE 15W/40
SAE 20W/40
SAE 20W/50
Recommended engine oil API Service SE, SF, SG type
Classification or higher
CAUTION:
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Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-fric-
tion modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“Energy Conserving II”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter cluth slippage,
resulting in reduced component life and poor engine
performance.
Quantity
Periodic oil change 1.2 L
Total amount (dry engine) 1.4 L