Before riding the motorcycle, you should check the following items:PRE-OPERATION CHECKS■ ■■ ■
■Pre-operation checksNOTE:
Carry out the pre-operation checks every time you ride the motorcycle. It takes only a little of time to inspect the items
listed above, but the value of consequent safety is much more than the time cost.
If you find any of the items listed above is not qualified or can not run well, clean up hazards before riding. Seek
help from your YAMAHA agency if necessary.
Front brake (disk brake)
(drum brake)
Rear brake
Throttle grip
Engine oil
Tires and tyre casing
The steel wires
Brake lever pivot
Center/side stand shaft
Tightness
Fuel tank
Lights and signal lights
ItemDescription
Action, free gap, brake fluid level and leakage, refuel if necessary
Action, free gap, adjust if necessary
Action, free gap, adjust if necessary
Operation, lubricate and adjust if necessary
Oil level, refuel if necessary
Tyre pressure, wear and deflection
Action, lubricate if necessary
Action, lubricate if necessary
Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts which connect the parts, tighten if necessary
Oil level, refuel if necessary
Action, repair if necessary
WARNING
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Action, lubricate if necessary
TROUBLE SHOOTING■ ■■ ■
■Engine cannot start1.Whether the main switch locates on
position ON?
2.Is fuel enough? Whether the needle
points within the fuel range (above E
line)?
3.While pressing start switch, do you
hold rear brake lever?
4.While pressing start switch, do you
turn throttle grip? (See references listed
in page 10)
If you have already confirmed the 1-4
procedures, and the motorcycle still
cannot start:
5.Locate the main switch on position
ON, press horn switch, the horn does
not operate means there is possible
fuse failure.
6.If the fuse is good, use kick-starter
to start the engine and seek help from
your agency.
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■Shut-down suddenly while
runningCheck the oil level.
Refuel as soon as possible if the fuel
is not enough.■ ■■ ■
■Lights failureCheck as per following:
1.Whether the main switch locates on
position ON?
2.After starting the engine, check
whether the front headlight and rear
light is on?
3.Can the switches operate well?
4.Press horn switch, does the horn
operate?
The horn operates well means bulb
failure; the horn does not operate
means that there is possible fuse
failure.
The troubles other than listed
above or if you have any
questions, please consult your
agency.
