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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION....... 1-1
Further safe-riding points ..... 1-4
DESCRIPTION ....................... 2-1
Left view ............................... 2-1
Right view ............................. 2-2
Controls and instruments ..... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ..... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Speedometer unit................. 3-3
Fuel gauge ............................ 3-3
Handlebar switches .............. 3-3
Front brake lever .................. 3-4
Rear brake lever ................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................ 3-5
Fuel...................................... 3-6
Catalytic converter ............... 3-6
Kickstarter............................ 3-7
Seat ......................................3-7
Helmet holder ....................... 3-8
Storage compartment ........... 3-8
Luggage hook ....................... 3-9
Sidestand ...........................3-10Sidestand switch operation
check...............................3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . 4-1
Pre-operation check list ........ 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.................... 5-1
Starting a cold engine ........... 5-1
Starting off ............................ 5-2
Acceleration and
deceleration....................... 5-2
Braking ................................. 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consump-
tion..................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .................... 5-3
Parking ................................. 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND MINOR REPAIR ............ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ..................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ................. 6-3
Removing and installing
panels ................................ 6-6
Checking the spark plug ....... 6-7Engine oil and oil strainer ...... 6-8
Final transmission oil..........6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements..........................6-11
Adjusting the carburetor..... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..................................6-14
Valve clearance ..................6-14
Tires...................................6-15
Cast wheels.......................6-17
Checking the front brake lever
free play...........................6-17
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play...........................6-18
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ......6-18
Checking the front brake fluid
level .................................6-19
Changing the brake fluid .....6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables..............................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ......6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
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Q SAFETY INFORMATION8Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when stop-
ping on a wet surface.
8Slow down as you approach a cor-
ner or turn. Once you have com-
pleted a turn, accelerate slowly.
8Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you and
open a door in your path.
8Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers become
extremely slippery when wet. Slow
down and cross them with caution.
Keep the scooter upright, otherwise
it could slide out from under you.
8The brake pads could get wet when
you wash the scooter. After wash-
ing the scooter, check the brakes
before riding.
8Always wear a helmet, gloves, trou-
sers (tapered around the cuff and
ankle so they do not flap), and a
bright colored jacket.
8Do not carry too much luggage on
the scooter. An overloaded scooter
is unstable.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-6
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-18, 6-19
Rear brake Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-18, 6-19
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.6-14, 6-21
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-15, 6-17
Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-21
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Pre-operation check list
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chartNOTE:
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8The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in-
stead.
8From 30000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING ( u1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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*Fuel line Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage. — — — — —
2 Spark plug Check condition.
Clean and regap. — —
Replace. — —
3*Valves Check valve clearance.
Adjust. — — — —
4 Air filter element Clean. — —
Replace. — —
5V-belt case air filter
element Clean. — — — —
6*Front brake Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. — — — — — —
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake Check operation and adjust brake lever free play. — — — — — —
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hose Check for cracks or damage. — — — — —
Replace. Every 4 years
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Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play1ZAUM01081. Brake lever free playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10~20 mm (0.4~0.8 in) as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
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ZAUM03201. Adjusting nut
EWA10650
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tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
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Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoesThe front brake pads and the rear brake
shoes must be checked for wear at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication char t.
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Front brake padsZAUM00**
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1. Brake pad wear indicator grooveEach front brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows you
to check the brake pad wear without
having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake pad wear, check the
wear indicator groove. If a brake pad has
worn to the point that the wear indicator
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Rear brake shoes
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ZAUM00591. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit lineThe rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the brake
shoe wear, check the position of the
wear indicator while applying the brake.
If a brake shoe has worn to the point
that the wear indicator reaches the wear
limit line, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake shoes as a set. groove has almost disappeared, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads
as a set.
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Checking the front brake fluid
levelZAUM00**
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1. MInimum level markInsufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads and/
or brake system leakage. If the brake
fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.
Observe these precautions:8When checking the fluid level, make
sure that the top of the master cyl-
inder is level by turning the handle-
bars.
8Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and lead
to poor braking performance.
8Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may
result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
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Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the brake
fluid at the intervals specified in the
NOTE after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake master cylin-
der and caliper as well as the brake hose
replaced at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leaking.
8Oil seals: Replace every two years.
8Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is dam-
aged or does not move smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
EWA10720
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terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to rust.
Replace a damaged cable as soon as
possible to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause.
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration.................. 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements................................................6-11BBattery.....................................................6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ......................6-19
Brake fluid, changing ..............................6-20
Brake lever, front ...................................... 3-4
Brake lever, rear....................................... 3-4
Brake levers, lubricating.........................6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking..........6-18
Braking...................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating ...........6-20
Carburetor,adjusting...............................6-13
Catalytic converter................................... 3-6
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lu-
bricating.................................................6-21DDimmer switch.......................................... 3-4EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer .......................... 6-8FFinal transmission oil ..............................6-10
Front brake lever free play, checking....6-17
Fuel........................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 3-5
Fuses, replacing.....................................6-25
HHandlebar switches.................................. 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing........................6-26
Helmet holder............................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light .......................... 3-2
Horn switch............................................... 3-4IIdentification numbers.............................. 9-1
Indicator lights........................................... 3-2KKey identification number......................... 9-1
Kickstarter................................................ 3-7LLuggage hook........................................... 3-9MMain switch/steering lock......................... 3-1
Model label................................................ 9-2PPanels, removing and installing................ 6-6
Parking...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................ 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
Rear brake lever free play, adjusting .....6-18SSafe-riding points...................................... 1-4
Safety information..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-7
Sidestand................................................3-10
Sidestand switch operation check .........3-10Spark plug, checking................................ 6-7
Specifications............................................ 8-1
Speedometer unit..................................... 3-3
Start switch............................................... 3-4
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................... 3-8
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ................6-27
Throttle cable free play, adjusting..........6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricat-
ing ..........................................................6-21
Tires........................................................6-15
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting......................................6-29
Troubleshooting chart.............................6-30
Turn signal indicator light.......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ...6-28
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-4VValve clearance......................................6-14
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ......................6-23
Wheels....................................................6-17
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