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EAUT1382
Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
Open the lid by pulling the lever up.
Insert the key into the fuel tank cap
lock and turn it 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise. The lock will be released and
the fuel tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
fuel tank opening with the key
inserted in the lock and the
match marks aligned.2. Turn the key clockwise to the ori-
ginal position, and then remove
it.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and loc-
ked.
3. Close the lid.EWA11260
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in pla-
ce before riding the scooter.
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EAU13230
Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank.
1. Fuel tank
2. Fuel level
EWA10990
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WARNING
Since gasoline is flammable, the
following precautions must be
observed.
Stop the engine before refue-
ling.
Never attempt to refuel the
scooter while smoking or near
an open flame.
Take special care not to spill
gasoline over the engine or
muffler when refueling imme-
diately after operation.
Before starting the engine,
quickly wipe off any gasoline
spilled on the engine or muffler.
ECA10070
CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
EAU33500
ECA11400
CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine
parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust sys-
tem.
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning symbol comes on):
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp gal)
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EAU13431
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
EWA10860
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
ECA10700
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
EAU13932
Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise to “OPEN”.
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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EAU14540
Front storage compartment
1. Lock
To open the storage compartment
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
1.Storage compartment
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
EWA10960
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.205 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 181 kg (399.1 lb) for the
vehicle.
EAUT1060
Storage compartment
1.Storage compartment
There is a storage compartment
under the seat.
EWA10960
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11.02 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 181 kg (399.1 lb) for the
vehicle.
ECA10080
CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
1
1
1
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Since the storage compart-
ment accumulates heat when
exposed to the sun, do not sto-
re anything susceptible to heat
inside it.
To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in
a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
Since the storage compart-
ment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the com-
partment in a plastic bag.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
To store two helmets in the storage
compartment, place the helmets as
shown.
NOTE:
Some helmets cannot be stored
in the storage compartment
because of their size or shape.
Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.
EAU14890
Adjusting the shock
absorber assemblies
Each shock absorber assembly is equip-
ped with a spring preload adjusting ring.
ECA10100
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
EWA10210
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WARNING
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and the-
reby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting ring on each shock absor-
ber assembly in direction (b).
NOTE:
lign the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position
indicator on the shock absorber.
se the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool
kit to make this adjustment.
EAU15301
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the motorcycle upright.
1. Sidestand switch
2. Sidestand
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
EWA10240
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function pro-
perly.
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Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1
Maximum (hard):
4
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EAU15361
Ignition circuit cut-off
system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sides-
tand is still down.
It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
EWA10260
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WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this ins-
pection.
If a malfunction is noted, have
a Yamaha dealer check the
system before riding.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO NO YESNOTE:
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