2005 YAMAHA YFZ450 headlights

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1-DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Radiator cap
4. Oil filter element
5. Brake pedal
6. Headlights
7. Fuel cock
8. Starter (choke)
9. Throttle stop screw
10. Fuse11. Tail/brake light
12. Coolant reservoir
13. Shift pedal
14. Engine oil tank
15. Clutch lever
16. Handlebar switches
17. Parking brake lever
18. Main switch
19. Throttle lever
20. Brake leverNOTE:_ The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual. _
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4-7 1. Light switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
3. Start switch “START”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de parada del motor “ENG. STOP”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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Handlebar switches
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Set the switch to the “LO” position to turn on the
low beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “HI” position to turn on the
high beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “OFF” position to turn off all
the lights.NOTE:_ The headlights and the taillight can be turned on
only when the engine is started. _
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Start switch “START”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.CAUTION:_ See the starting instructions on page 6-3 prior
to starting the engine. _
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
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