PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissingsound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Clutch lever........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-6EXUP system ........................................ 3-22
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-18
Front fork, checking...............................6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Hazard switch........................................ 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-30
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-23
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-32
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-22MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-17TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
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