2006 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 AUX

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-4
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator lights ................................3-2
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Battery voltage/coolant temperature
gauge ..........................................3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Front brake lever ............................3-8
Rear brake lever .............................3-9
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-9
Fuel ...............................................3-10
Catalytic converter ........................3-11
Seat ..............................................3-11
Storage compartment ...................3-12
Storage compartment ...................3-12
Storage compartment ...................3-13
Anti-theft device housing ..............3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-14Luggage hook .............................. 3-14
Sidestand ..................................... 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-15
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-14
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ........................... 6-22
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ........................................ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-27
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-28

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-1
3
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON “”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.NOTE:The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “” or the sid-estand is moved down.
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OFF “”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK “”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “” posi-
tion, and then turn it to “” while
still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to “”
while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “” or “”
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “” or “”.
PUSHOPEN
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-17
3
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Auxiliary DC jack This scooter is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack in the storage compart-
ment.
12-V accessories connected to the
auxiliary jack can be used when the key
is in the “ ” position and should only
be used when the engine is running.CAUTION:
ECA10200
The accessories connected to the
auxiliary DC terminals should not be
used with the engine turned off, and
their combined load must never ex-
ceed 2.5 A or 30 W, otherwise thebattery may discharge.To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Turn the key to “ ”.
2. Remove the dust cap from the re-
ceptacle.
3. Insert the accessory plug into the
receptacle.
4. Turn the key to “ ”, and then start
the engine. (See page 5-1.)
5. When the accessory jack is not be-
ing used, make sure that the dust
cap is installed onto the receptacle
for protection.1. Auxiliary DC jack
12V
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-27
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The fuse block, which contains the fus-
es for the individual circuits, is located
in the storage compartment A. (See
page 3-12.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
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Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling A together with
the headlight unit. (See page 6-6.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise, and then re-
move the defective bulb.
1. Backup fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Radiator fan fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Ignition fuse
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Fuse tongs
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
3.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
1. Bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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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, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
Licence plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
3.0 A
Backup fuse:
3.0 A

INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning ............................. 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Anti-theft device housing ...................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-17BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Battery voltage/coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 3-3
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-8
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-22
Braking ................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-16
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-8
FFinal transmission oil.............................6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking .............................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking...............................6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-27
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Indicator lights .........................................3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
Low beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-7Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-24
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .................. 3-12, 3-13TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-28
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7