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
AABS ...................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Clutch lever........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-11DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, checking...............................6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-33
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-19
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLCD tachometer ...................................... 3-5
License plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-35MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4
PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-10
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-16
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-28TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-37
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