PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040
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.
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile 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 ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box ...................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-20
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-21
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-25DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-10
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-19
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Front turn signal light............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-30HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-25
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-25
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-29
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-31
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-24
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-26
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-28
Sidestand .............................................. 3-30
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
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