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CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the machine.NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
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EBU00015
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 ............... 3-5
Model label ........................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-5
Start switch ........................................... 4-7
Throttle lever ........................................ 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-13
Brake lever ......................................... 4-13
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-15
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-17
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
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Drive select lever ............................... 4-21
Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-23
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-27
Seat.................................................... 4-29
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-31
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Chain.................................................. 5-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-15
Lights ................................................. 5-15
Switches............................................. 5-15
Tires ................................................... 5-17
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-21
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-23
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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. Numero de identificación de la llave
1. Vehicle identification number
1. Numéro d’identification du véhicule
1. Número de identificación del vehículo
EBU00035
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.
EBU00036
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.NOTE:The vehicle identification number is used to identi-
fy your machine.
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4-1
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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 and taillight 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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1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
front brake.
2. With the front and rear brake applied, pull the
clutch lever, shift into the neutral position,
and then apply the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine by setting the engine stop
switch to “”.
4. With the front and rear brakes applied, pull
the clutch lever, shift into 1st gear, and then
slowly release the clutch lever, brake lever
and brake pedal.NOTE:_ Make sure that the neutral indicator light goes off. _5. Turn the key to “OFF”.
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