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ECA10070
CAUTION
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
EAU13890
Seat
To open the seat
1. Insert the key in the lock, and
then turn it as shown.
2. 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.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
EAU14400
Front storage compartment
1. Lock
2. Glove compartment
EWA11190
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
10 kg (22,05 lb) for the front
storage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 324 kg (714,42 lb) for
the vehicle.
EAU14540
Storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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EAU15980
EWA10870
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WARNING
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
EAUM1210
Starting a cold engine
ECA10250
CAUTION
See page 5-3 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “f”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
ECA11040
CAUTION
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
Ride slowly down a hill, as bra-
king downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
EAU16830
Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1000 km
(600 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put
an excessive load on it for the first 1000
km (600 mi). The various parts in the engi-
ne wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During this
period, prolonged full-throttle operation
or any condition that might result in engi-
ne overheating must be avoided.
EAU17150
0~150 km (0~90 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
After every hour of operation, stop the
engine, and then let it cool for five to
ten minutes.Vary the engine speed from time to
time. Do not operate the engine at
one set throttle position.
150~500 km (90~300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
500~1000 km (300~600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
ECA10370
CAUTION
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the transmission oil must be chan-
ged.
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle opera-
tion. Vary the engine speed occasio-
nally.
ECA10270
CAUTION
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU17200
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
EWA10310
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WARNING
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
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1. O-ring
2. Compression spring
3. Strainer
4. Clean the oil strainer with solvent,
and then check it for damage and
replace it if necessary.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
6. Install the oil strainer, spring, O-
ring and engine drain bolt, and
then tighten the drain bolt to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
ECA11670
CAUTION
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” or higher.
Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
8. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cau-
se.
9. Reset the oil change indicator
light according to the following
procedure.To reset the oil change indicator
light
1. Push and hold the “TRIP” button
for a MAXIMUM of three
seconds. While pushing the
“TRIP” button, turn the key to
“f”.
2. Release the “TRIP” button and
the oil change indicator light will
go off.
3. Turn the key to “e”.
NOTE:
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator light comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the indi-
cator light must be reset after the oil
change for the next periodic oil chan-
ge to be indicated at the correct time.
To reset the oil change indicator light
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached, follow the above
procedure, but note that the indicator
light will come on for 1.4 seconds
after releasing the reset button, other-
wise repeat the procedure.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
1,3 L (0,286 US qt) (1,144 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3,2 m•kgf, 23,15ft•lb)
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ECA10600
CAUTION
If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is expo-
sed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external
damages.
EAUS1180
Replacing the fuse
1. Main fuse
The fuse holder is located beside the
battery case.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as
follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
ECA10640
CAUTION
Do not use a fuse of a higher ampe-
rage 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 circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAUS1110
Replacing the headlight bulb
or a front turn signal light
bulb
If a bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
ECA10670
CAUTION
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job.
Headlight bulb
1. Remove the front panel by remo-
ving the screws.
EWA10790
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WARNING
Headlight bulbs get very hot. The-
refore, keep flammable products
away from a lit headlight bulb, and
do not touch the bulb until it has
cooled down.
2. Remove the defective bulb from
the socket.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
Specified fuse:
20 A
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EAU26351
Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces
provided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the
vehicle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26381
Key identification number
1. Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag.Record this
number in the space provided and
use it for reference when ordering a
new key.
EAU26410
Vehicle identification number
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the frame.
NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your
motorcycle with the licensing autho-
rity in your area.
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