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CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the ma-
chine.NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-19
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-21
Front brake lever ................................ 4-23
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-25
Parking brake ..................................... 4-27
Drive select lever ................................ 4-29
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-31
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock............................................ 4-33
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-35
Seat.................................................... 4-37
Storage box........................................ 4-39
Front carrier ....................................... 4-41
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-41
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-43
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-45
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-17
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Tires ................................................... 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-25
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-27
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3-3
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Identification number records
Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference
in case the vehicle is stolen.1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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3-5 1. Key identification number
1. Numéro d’identification de la clé
1. Número de identificación de la llave
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Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped on the
key as shown in the following illustration. This
number can be used for ordering a new key.
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4-1 1. Main switch
1. Contacteur à clé
1. Interruptor principal
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position and
the headlights, taillight and meter lighting come on
when the light switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can
be removed in this position.
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