2005 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 warning

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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rear wheel, apply the rear brake le-
ver first before moving the rear

brake lock lever to the left.
WARNING

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Never move the rear brake lock lever
to the left while the vehicle is mov-
ing, otherwise loss of control or an
accident may result. Make sure that
the vehicle is stopped before mov-
ing the rear brake lock lever to the
left.
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by sliding the lever
forward, and then pull the lever up.
2. Insert the key into the lock and turn
it clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank opening,
and then push down on the cap.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-

1. Lid
2. Opening lever
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1. Fuel tank cap
1. Match marks
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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move it.
3. Close the lid.
WARNING

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Be sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked before
riding the scooter.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING

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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.

Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-
gine.
CAUTION:

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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, sincefuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:

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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
14.0 L (3.70 US gal) (3.08 Imp.gal)

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Catalytic converter
This vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the muffler.
WARNING

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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:

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The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.

Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.

Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seats
Rider seat
To open the rider seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
NOTE:

Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the rider seat up.
1. Rider seat
2. Passenger seat
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1. Open.
1. Rider seat
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To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
WARNING

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Do not store heavy items in this
compartment.
Rear storage compartment
Two helmets can be stored in the stor-
age compartment under the seats.
(See page 3-14.)
CAUTION:

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Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.

Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun, do not store
anything susceptible to heat in-
side it.

To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag before storing them
in the compartment.

Since the storage compartmentmay get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.

Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage com-
partment.
CAUTION:

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Do not leave the rider seat open for
an extended period of time, other-
wise the light may cause the battery
to discharge.
WARNING

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Do not exceed the following loading
limits:

Front storage compartment A:
2 kg (4 lb)

Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
(11 lb)

Maximum load for the vehicle:
194 kg (428 lb)
1. Storage compartment opening lever
2. Lid
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1. Rider seat
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.
NOTE:

The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)
WARNING

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The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, checkthis system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer re-
pair it if it does not function proper-
ly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch and brake
light switches) has the following func-
tions.

It prevents starting when the side-
stand is up, but neither brake is ap-
plied.

It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sidestand
is still down.

It cuts the running engine when the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
WARNING

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If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system be-
fore riding.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,
even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss
of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspec-
tion, to check the following points before each ride.
NOTE:

Pre-operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short
time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
WARNING

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If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the vehicle.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING

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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.

Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.

For safety, always start the en-
gine with the centerstand down.
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Starting the engine
CAUTION:

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See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
WARNING

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Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-18.

Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
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 does not 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 en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
CAUTION:

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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING

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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.

Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.

Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.

Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-ing downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.

Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.

Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).