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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270
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.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU40331
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The front or rear brake is applied
with the transmission in the neutral
position whether the sidestand is
up or down.
The front or rear brake is applied
with the transmission in gear and
the sidestand is up.WARNING
EWA14540
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-32.
Always apply the front or rear
brake while the main switch is in
the “ON” position and the trans-
mission is in gear, otherwise the
rear wheel will move freely.
Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA15510
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then go
off.
Oil level warning light
Engine trouble/YCC-S indica-
tors and warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
ABS warning light
If a warning or indicator light, or an
indicator does not go off, see page
3-4 for the corresponding circuit
check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position with the front or rear
brake applied.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
YCC-S motor control fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-18
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Accessory box ...................................... 3-25
Air filter element.................................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-34
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-21
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-19
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-20
Brake lever ........................................... 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-21
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-27DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-16Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators
and warning light ................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-10
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-18
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking...............................6-23
Front turn signal light............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-21
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-19
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-31HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-26
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-15
Hand shift control switch ....................... 3-16
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-17
Hazard switch........................................ 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-26
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-28
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-32
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing......... 6-29MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-7NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-18
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-23
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-28
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-23SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-21
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-32
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-7
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
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