2004 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 service

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. The most important points of ins-
pection, adjustment, and lubrication are
explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart should be
simply considered as a general guide
under normal riding conditions. However,
DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCA-
TION, AND INDIVIDUAL USE, THE
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS MAY
NEED TO BE SHORTENED.
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If you are not familiar with scooter
maintenance work, have a Yamaha
dealer do it for you.
WARNING
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This scooter is designed for use on
paved roads only. If this scooter is
operated in abnormally dusty,
muddy or wet conditions, the air filter
element should be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, otherwise
rapid engine wear may result.
Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING
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Owner's tool kit
The owner's tool kit is located inside the
front storage compartment A. (See
page 3-12 for front storage
compartment opening procedures.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner's tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs.
However, additional tools such as a
torque wrench may be necessary to
perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
NOTE :
If you do not have the tools or
experience required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
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Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle unsafe
for use. Consult a Yamaha dealer
before attempting any changes.
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•Change. (See page 3-7 for more information about the√When the oil change indicator comes on19 Engine oil oil change indicator)( Every 3000 km)
•Check oil level and vehicule for oil leakage. Every 3,000 km√
20 * Engine oil strainer•Clean.√
21 * Cooling system•Check coolant level and vehicule for coolant leakage.√√√√ √•Change. Every 3 years
22Final transmission oil•Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √•Change.√√√
23 * V-belt•Replace. Every 20,000 km
24 *Front and rear brake
•Check operation.√√√√√ √
switches
25 Moving parts and cables•Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing•Check operation and free play.
26 *
and cable•Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.√√√√ √
•Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 *Lights, signals•Check operation.
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and switches•Adjust headlight beam.
ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
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ANNUAL
CHECK
10 20 30 40
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NOTE :
•The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
•Hydraulic brake service
•Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
•Every two years change the brake fluid.
•Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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1. Turn signal socket (x2)
2. Tail/brake socket (x2)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it
clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the panel.
1. Bulb socket
2. Screw
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Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the license plate light
cover by removing the screw.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light cover
by installing the screw.
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha scooters receive a
thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems
yourself. However, should your scoo-
ter require any repair, take it to a
Yamaha dealer, whose skilled
technicians have the necessary tools,
experience, and know-how to service
the scooter properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement
parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
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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
3
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