2005 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 light

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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Handlebar switches LeftRight
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Pass switch “”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
1. Alarm indicator light
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1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
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1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Hazard switch “”, “”
3. Start switch “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter.CAUTION:
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
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Hazard switch “”, “”
With the key in the “” position, set
this switch to “” to turn on the hazard
lighting (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights). To turn off the hazard
lighting, set this switch to “” and, then
turn the key to “”.NOTE:Even if the key is turned from “” to
“” with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash re-
gardless of the hazard switch position.
To cancel the hazard lighting, the key
must be turned to “” and the hazardswitch must be set to the “” position.
The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:
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Do not use the hazard light for an ex-
tended length of time, otherwise thebattery may discharge.
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Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.1. Front brake lever
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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 ofthe 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, check
this 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.
1. Sidestand switch
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-17, 6-19
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-22
Centerstand, sidestandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-23
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switchCheck operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-15 ITEM CHECKS PAGE

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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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).
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Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.


Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years change the brake fluid.Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
23*V- b e l tReplace. Every 20000 km
24*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√ √
25Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.√√√√ √
26*Throttle grip housing
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√√ √
27*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Cowling A
To remove the cowling1. Pull up the floorboard mat on each
side of the scooter.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7.)
3. Remove the cowling screws.4. Disconnect the headlight coupler
and the turn signal coupler.
5. Pull the cowling off.To install the cowling
1. Connect the headlight coupler and
the turn signal coupler.
2. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
screws.
3. Install the panel.
4. Place the floorboard mats in their
original position.
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Cowling B
To remove the cowling1. Pull up the floorboard mat on each
side of the scooter.
1. Panel D
1. Panel E
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1. Cowling A
2. Screw
3. Floorboard mat
1. Turn signal light lead coupler
2. Headlight coupler
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1. Floorboard mat
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screw.
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Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-6.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.3. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
NOTE:If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, have aYamaha dealer check the vehicle.
1. Panel E
2. Screw
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1. Spark plug cap
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1. Spark plug wrench
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