2005 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 key battery

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the remaining fuel in
the tank reaches approximately 1.9 L
(0.50 US gal) (0.42 Imp.gal), the fuel
level warning light will come on and the
multi-function display will automatically
change to the “Trip/fuel” mode. (See
page 3-4.) If this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.NOTE:Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itselfcompletely.
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Battery voltage/coolant
temperature gauge When the key is turned to “”, this
gauge indicates the battery voltage lev-
el before the engine was stopped.NOTE:If the needle drops to the “9V” (low)
mark, have a Yamaha dealer check thebattery.
When the key is turned to “”, this
gauge indicates the coolant tempera-
ture. If the needle reaches the red
zone, stop the scooter and allow the
engine to cool. (See page 6-31.)
CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel level warning light
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1. High level
2. Low level
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2
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1. Red zone
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
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:
ECA10060
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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Auxiliary DC jack This scooter is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack in the storage compart-
ment.
12-V accessories connected to the
auxiliary jack can be used when the key
is in the “ ” position and should only
be used when the engine is running.CAUTION:
ECA10200
The accessories connected to the
auxiliary DC terminals should not be
used with the engine turned off, and
their combined load must never ex-
ceed 2.5 A or 30 W, otherwise thebattery may discharge.To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Turn the key to “ ”.
2. Remove the dust cap from the re-
ceptacle.
3. Insert the accessory plug into the
receptacle.
4. Turn the key to “ ”, and then start
the engine. (See page 5-1.)
5. When the accessory jack is not be-
ing used, make sure that the dust
cap is installed onto the receptacle
for protection.1. Auxiliary DC jack
12V
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
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WARNING
EWA10870


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:
ECA10250
See page 5-3 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
EWA10290


Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-15.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “” 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. If the engine does not start, trywith the throttle open 1/8 turn.CAUTION:
ECA11040
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!1. Rear brake lever
2. Engine stop switch
3. Start switch
4. Front brake lever
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning ............................. 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Anti-theft device housing ...................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-17BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Battery voltage/coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 3-3
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-8
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-22
Braking ................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-16
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-8
FFinal transmission oil.............................6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking .............................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking...............................6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-27
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Indicator lights .........................................3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
Low beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-7Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-24
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .................. 3-12, 3-13TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-28
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7