2004 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 steering

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DESCRIPTION
Controls and instruments
PUSHOPEN
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2423
25 26
16. Rear brake lever (Page 3-9, 6-26)
17. Left handlebar switches (Page 3-8)
18. Front storage compartment B (Page 3-13)
19. Speedometer/
multi-function display(page 3-2)
20. Luggage hook (page 3-15)21. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
22. Right handlebar switches (page 3-8)
23. Throttle grip (page 6-20, 6-26)
24. Front brake lever (page 3-9, 6-26)
25. Front storage compartment A (page 3-12)
26. Fuse box (page 6-30)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock .................................................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ..................................................................................... 3-2
Speedometer ...................................................................................... 3-2
Fuel gauge .......................................................................................... 3-3
Battery voltage/coolant temperature gauge ........................................ 3-3
Multi-function display .......................................................................... 3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................................................... 3-7
Handlebar switches ............................................................................. 3-8
Front brake lever ................................................................................. 3-9
Rear brake lever .................................................................................. 3-9
Fuel tank cap .................................................................................... 3-10
Fuel ................................................................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converter ............................................................................ 3-11
Seat ................................................................................................... 3-12
Storage compartments ...................................................................... 3-12
Anti-theft device housing ................................................................... 3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ......................................... 3-14
Luggage hook ................................................................................... 3-15
Sidestand .......................................................................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................................................. 3-16
Auxiliary DC jack ............................................................................... 3-18
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
PUSH
OPEN
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WARNING
3-1
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and
is used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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OFF ""
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK ""
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the "
" (off)
position, and then turn it to "
"
(lock) while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
(off) while still pushing it.
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Never turn the key to "" or ""
while the scooter is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the scooter is stopped
before turning the key to "
" or
"".
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ON ""
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE :
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to "
" or the
sidestand is moved down.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ........................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ............ 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ........ 6-5
Checking the spark plug ....................................... 6-11
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-13
Final transmission oil ............................................ 6-16
Coolant .................................................................. 6-17
Air filter and the V-belt case air filter elements ...... 6-18
Adjusting the carburetor ........................................ 6-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................... 6-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................................... 6-21
Cast wheels .......................................................... 6-23
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play ................................................................ 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................ 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ............................... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ....................................... 6-25Checking and lubricating the cables ..................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cables ............................................................. 6-26
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ........... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the centerstand
and sidestand ........................................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork .......................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ........................................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ................................ 6-29
Battery ................................................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses .............................................. 6-30
Replacing a headlight bulb .................................... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .................. 6-34
Replacing tail/brake light bulb
or rear turn signal light bulb .................................. 6-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb .................... 6-35
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts .......................................... 6-36
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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•Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√√√√ √7 * Rear brake(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
•Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8 * Brake hoses•Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √•Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.) Every 4 years
9 * Wheels•Check runout and for damage.√√√√
•Check tread depth and for damage.
10 * Tires•Replace if necessary.
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•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.
11 * Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12 * Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
13 * Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
√√√√ √
properly tightened.
14 Sidestand, Centerstand•Check operation.
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•Lubricate.
15 * Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
16 * Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
17 * Shock absorber assemblies•Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
18 * Carburetor•Adjust engine idling speed.√√√√√ √
ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1
ANNUAL
CHECK
10 20 30 40
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6 To check the operation
1. Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the
handlebars several times to check
if the front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
CAUTION:
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
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Securely support the scooter so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
WARNING
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the
steering.
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INDEX
Storage compartments ...................... 3-12
T
Tail/brake light bulb or rear turn
signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-34
Throtlle cable free play, adjusting ...... 6-20
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .............. 6-26
Tires .................................................. 6-21
Tool kit ................................................. 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................. 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ...................... 6-36
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ...................................... 6-34
V
Valve clearance, adjusting ................ 6-21
Vehicule identification number ............ 9-1
W
Wheel bearing, checking ................... 6-29
Wheels .............................................. 6-23 Luggage hook ................................... 3-15
M
Main switch/steering lock .................... 3-1
Model label .......................................... 9-2
Multi-function display .......................... 3-4
P
Parking ................................................ 5-5
Part locations ...................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ...................... 4-1
S
Safe-riding points ................................ 1-2
Seat ................................................... 3-12
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ....................................... 3-14
Sidestand .......................................... 3-16
Spark plug, checking ......................... 6-11
Specifications ...................................... 8-1
Speedometer ...................................... 3-2
Starting off .......................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .............................. 5-1
Steering, checking ............................ 6-28
Storage ............................................... 7-3