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.
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See page 5-4 for engine break-in ins-
tructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to "
", and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn it to "
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If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
NOTE :
If the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, release the switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 5 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try using
the kickstarter.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing the fuse
The fuse holder is located beside the
battery compartment behind panel A.
(See page 6-5 for panel removal and
installation procedures.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to "
" and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
Specified fuse:
7.5 A
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•KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTE-
RIES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmful
to the battery.
5. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the battery
1. If the scooter will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery terminals
and that the breather hose is
properly routed, in good condition,
and not obstructed.
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If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is exposed
to electrolyte or gas expelled from
the battery, the frame could suffer
structural and external damages.