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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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2
3
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1. Pass switch ""
2. Dimmer switch "
/ "
3. Turn signal switch "
/ "
4. Horn switch "
"
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch ""
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch " / "
Set this switch to "
" for the high beam
and to "
" for the low beam.
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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.
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Horn switch ""
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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1. Engine stop switch " / "
2. Hazard switch "
/ "
3. Start switch "
"
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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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Start switch ""
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake
to crank the engine with the starter.
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to .
3. Turn the key to .
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YES NO
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
YES NO
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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:
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1. Rear brake lever
2. Engine stop switch
3. Start switch
4. Front brake lever
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Final transmission oil
The final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the final transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the scooter for several mi-
nutes, and then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.4. Remove the oil filler cap and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
transmission case.
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m
•kgf)
6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended final transmission
oil, and then install and tighten the
oil filler cap.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-2.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L
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•Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final trans-
mission case.
•Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6Engine overheating
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•Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
•After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
WARNING
NOTE :
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.
The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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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