2005 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 ECO mode

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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If the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-3.), the display will auto-
matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “Trip/fuel” and start
counting the distance traveled from that
point. In that case, pushing the “MODE”
button switches the display between
the various tripmeter and odometer
modes in the following order:
Trip/Fuel → Trip 1 → Trip 2 → Total →
Trip/fuelTo reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “MODE” button, and then push
the “SET” button for at least one sec-
ond. If you do not reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter manually, it will reset itself au-
tomatically and the display will return to
the prior mode after refueling and trav-
eling 5 km (3 mi).
Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. When the display is in the “Total”
mode, push the “SET” button for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “SET” button to set the
hours.3. Push the “MODE” button, and the
minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “SET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MODE” button and then
release it to start the clock. The
display will return to the “Total”
mode.
1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
"Set"
"Set""Set"
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 Ambient temperature display
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –30 °C (–86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator “” auto-
matically comes on if the temperature is
lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F).Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The indi-
cator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed, turn the key
to “”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed for two to
five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil
change indicator will go off.
NOTE:

The oil change indicator will come
on at the initial 1000 km (600 mi)
and every 3000 km (4800 mi)
thereafter.


If the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the in-
dicator must be reset after the oil
change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the cor-
rect time. After resetting, the indi-
cator will come on for two seconds.
If the indicator does not come on,repeat the procedure.
1. Frost warning indicator “”
2. Minus item
3. Temperature1
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1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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The fuse block, which contains the fus-
es for the individual circuits, is located
in the storage compartment A. (See
page 3-12.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
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Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling A together with
the headlight unit. (See page 6-6.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise, and then re-
move the defective bulb.
1. Backup fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Radiator fan fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Ignition fuse
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Fuse tongs
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
3.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
1. Bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2170 mm (85.4 in)
Overall width:
765 mm (30.1 in)
Overall height:
1465 mm (57.7 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1480 mm (58.3 in)
Ground clearance:
155 mm (6.10 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1706 mm (67.2 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
174.0 kg (384 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
264.0 cm³ (16.11 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
71.0 × 66.8 mm (2.80 × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE10W30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.40 L (0.42 US qt) (0.35 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.60 L (1.69 US qt) (1.41 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
10.9 L (2.88 US gal) (2.40 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal) (0.42 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
TEIKEI
Type x quantity:
Y28V-1J x 1Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
37/12 (3.083)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
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10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Operation:
Centrifugal automatic typeChassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
90.0 mm (3.54 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/80-14 58P
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT CITY TLRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
150/70-14 66P
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT CITY TLLoading:Maximum load:
202 kg (445 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
180 kPa (26 psi) (1.80 kgf/cm²)Rear:
190 kPa (28 psi) (1.90 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–160 kg (198–353 lb)
Front:
180 kPa (26 psi) (1.80 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition :
160–202 kg (353–445 lb)
Front:
190 kPa (28 psi) (1.90 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
220 kPa (32 psi) (2.20 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT2.75Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brakeOperation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
108.0 mm (4.25 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
F9-12B
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 9.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W × 2

CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification numbers Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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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.
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the frame.NOTE:The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your vehicle and may
be used to register it with the licensingauthority in your area.
1. Key identification number
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1. Vehicle identification number
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Model label
The model label is affixed to the bottom
of the seat. (See page 3-11.) Record
the information on this label in the
space provided. This information will be
needed when ordering spare parts from
a Yamaha dealer.1. Model label
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