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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ......... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ............................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ............ 6-25
Checking the steering ............. 6-26
Checking the wheel
bearings ................................ 6-26
Battery ..................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ................. 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ... 6-29
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ....................................... 6-30
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ....................................... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ...... 6-32
Front wheel ............................. 6-32
Rear wheel .............................. 6-34
Troubleshooting ...................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ............. 6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE..................................... 7-1
Care .......................................... 7-1
Storage ...................................... 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 8-1CONSUMER INFORMATION ...... 9-1
Identification numbers ............... 9-1
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2-1
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DESCRIPTION
EAU10410
Left view
1234
5
6
1. Headlight (page 6-29)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-7)
3. Fuses (page 6-28)
4. Helmet holder (page 3-9)
5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-9)
6. Shift pedal (page 3-5)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-28
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CAUTION:
ECA10630
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
EAU23522
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located behind panel A. (See
page 6-5.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
1. Fuse box
1
1
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Carburetor heater fuse
7. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Carburetor heater fuse:
10.0 A
7
3
56
4
2
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-29
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9 age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU23791
Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
1. Headlight unit
2. Screw
1
2(×2)
1. Headlight coupler
1. Bulb cover
1
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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9Battery:
Model:
GT6B-3
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60.0 W/55.0 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 4.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
Engine trouble warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W
×
1
Fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Carburetor heater fuse:
10.0 A