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Starting off
1. Passenger handle
NOTE:
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signal on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signal off.
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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-
ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
EWA10300
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WARNING
Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the sco-
oter may skid or overturn.
Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers beco-
me extremely slippery when wet.
Therefore, slow down when
approaching such areas and
cross them with caution.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed
instead.
From 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
1 * Fuel line • Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
2 * Fuel filter • Check condition.√√
3 Spark plug • Check condition.
• Clean and regap.√√
• Replace.√√
4 * Valves •Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.√√
5 Air filter element • Clean.√√
• Replace.√√
6 V-belt case air filter • Clean.√√√√
element
7 * Battery • Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
• Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.√√√√ √
8 * Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √ √√ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
9 * Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √ √√ √
•Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
10 * Wheels • Check runout and for damage.√√√√
11 * Wheel bearings • Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12 * Steering bearings • Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
13 * Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are √√√√ √
properly tightened.
14 Sidestand, centerstand • Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
15 * Sidestand switch • Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
16 * Front fork • Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
17 * Shock absorber • Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
assemblies
18 * Carburetor • Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
19 Engine oil • Change. (See page *-*.)√When the oil change
indicator light comes on (every 3000 km)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km√
20 * Engine oil strainer • Clean.√
21 * Cooling system • Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
22 Final gear oil • Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
• Change.√√√
23 * V-belt • Replace. Every 10000 km
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
24 * Front and rear brake • Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
switches
25 Moving parts and cables • Lubricate.√√√√ √
26 * Muffler and exhaust pipe • Check the screw clamp for looseness.√√ √ √√
27 * Lights, signals and • Check operation.
switches • Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √√ √
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Tire inspection
1. Depth
2. Side face
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always
comply with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
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WARNING
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor España, S.A.
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WARNING
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding
stability and can lead to loss of
control.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, inclu-
ding the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional know-
ledge and experience.
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoida-
ble, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.Front tire:
Size:
120/70-12 51L
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN
CHENG SING
PIRELLI
Rear tire:
Size:
130/70-12 56L
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN
CHENG SING
PIRELLI
Minimum tire tread depth (front
and rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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Adjusting the brake lever
free play
(b) Free play 2 ~ 5 mm
(d) Free play 2 ~ 5 mm
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2~5 mm (0,079~0,197 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EWA10640
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WARNING
An incorrect brake lever free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the motorcycle until the brake sys-
tem has been checked or repaired
by a Yamaha dealer.
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
1. Wear limit
The front and rear brake pads must
be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. To check the
brake pad wear, measure the lining
thickness. If the lining thickness is
less than 0,5 mm (0,02 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
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Checking the brake fluid
level
1. Minimum level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low bra-
ke fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage. If
the brake fluid level is low, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage.
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Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the bra-
ke fluid reservoir is level.
Use only the recommended qua-
lity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, cau-
sing leakage and poor braking
performance.
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performan-
ce.
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate pain-
ted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the brake
hose replaced every four years or
whenever it is damaged or leaking.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends should
be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or repla-
ce it.
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WARNING
Damage to the outer sheath may
interfere with proper cable opera-
tion and will cause the inner cable
to rust. Replace a damaged cable
as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-
to-metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
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WARNING
If the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down smo-
othly, have a Yamaha dealer check
or repair it.
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
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CAUTION
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease)
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