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Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
Open the lid by pulling the lever up. In-
sert the key into the fuel tank cap lock
and turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel tank
cap can be removed.ZAUM00**11. LidNOTE:
After removing the fuel tank cap, place
it into the fuel tank cap holder as shown.
ZAUM00**
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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel tank cap holderTo install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the fuel
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and the match marks
aligned.ZAUM00**
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1. Match marks
2. Turn the key clockwise to the origi-
nal position, and then remove it.NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and locked.3. Close the lid.
EWA10130
wMake sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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KickstarterZAUM00**
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1. KickstarterTo start the engine, fold out the
kickstarter lever, move it down lightly
with your foot until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but
forcefully.
EAU13931
SeatTo open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.ZAUM00**
OFFON
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the key.3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left un-
attended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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the bulb life will be adversely affected.
Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb us-
ing a cloth moistened with alcohol
or thinner.6. Install the headlight bulb cover, and
then connect the coupler.
7. Install the panel.
8. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24131
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by push-
ing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.ZAUM00**
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1. Bulb3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
ECA10680
cCDo not overtighten the screws, other-
wise the lens may break.
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Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
ECA10670
cCIt is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer
perform this job.1. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6.)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by push-
ing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.ZAUM00**
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1. Socket
2. Turn signal light bulb
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the panel.
EAUT1330
Rear turn signal light bulbIf a rear turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
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