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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockZAUM00**The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below. Main switch/steering lock
EAU10660
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.To loc
k the steer
ing
ZAUM00**
1
1. Push.1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key. (15P1/15P2)
EAUT2270
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting and tail-
light come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.NOTE:
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”.
(15P3/15P4)
EAUT2060
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting, taillight,
and license plate light come on, and the
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed.NOTE:
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”, even
if the engine stalls.
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Keyhole coverZAUM00**To open the keyhole cover
Insert the key bow into the keyhole
cover receptacle as shown, and then
turn the key to “OPEN” to open the
cover.
To close the keyhole cover
Insert the key bow into the keyhole
cover receptacle as shown, and then
turn the key to “SHUT” to close the
cover. Keyhole cover
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights(15P1/15P2/15P4)ZAUM00**
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(15P3)ZAUM00**
0102030
40
50
60
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24
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1. Turn signal indicator light "5"
2. High beam indicator light "&"
3. Engine trouble warning light "
"
4. Coolant temperature warning light "
"
To unloc
k the steer
ing
12
ZAUM00**1. Turn.
2. Release.Push the key in, and then turn it to “OFF”
while still pushing it.
EWA10060
wNever turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
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Turn signal indicator light “
5 55 5
5”
This indicator light flashes when the turn
signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
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High beam indicator light “
& && &
&”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on. Turn signal indicator light
High beam indicator light
Coolant temperature warning light
Engine trouble warning light
EAUT1930
Engine trouble warning light “
”
This warning light flashes when an elec-
trical circuit monitoring the engine is
defective. When this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU11440
Coolant temperature warning light
“
”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
ECA10020
cCDo not operate the engine if it is over-
heated.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSSpeedometer unit
Fuel gauge
EAUT2310
Speedometer unit(15P1/15P2/15P4)ZAUM00**
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1
(15P3)ZAUM00**
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0102030
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50
60
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows the riding speed.
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled.NOTE:
For the U.K.: The odometer units are
displayed in miles.
EAU12150
Fuel gauge(15P1/15P2/15P4)ZAUM00**
1
(15P3)ZAUM00**
1
0102030
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60
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The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
the red line, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty it-
self completely.
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Handlebar switchesZAUM00**
1
2
3
1. Dimmer switch "%/&"
2. Turn signal switch "4/6"
3. Horn switch "*"ZAUM00**
1
1. Start switch ","
Handlebar switches
Dimmer switch
Turn signal switch
Horn switch
Start switch
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Dimmer switch “
% %% %
%/
& && &
&”
Set this switch to “&” for the high beam
and to “%” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “
4 44 4
4/
6 66 6
6”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand turn,
push this switch to “4”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal lights,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch “
* ** *
*”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAUM1131
Start switch “
, ,, ,
,”
Push this switch while applying the front
or rear brake to crank the engine with
the starter.
ECA10050
cCSee page 5-1 for starting instructions
prior to starting the engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSBrake lever, front
Brake lever, rear
Fuel tank cap
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Rear brake lever
1
ZAUM00**1. Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Fuel tank capZAUM00**
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1
2
1. Fuel tank cap lid
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Match marksTo remove the fuel tank cap
Open the lid, insert the key into the lock,
and then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the fuel tank
cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Inser t the fuel tank cap into the tank
opening with the key inserted in the
lock and the match marks aligned.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the lid.
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Front brake lever
1
ZAUM00**1. Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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FuelZAUM00**
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1. Fuel tank filler tubeMake sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
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w● ●● ●
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
Fuel
ECA10070
cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel with
a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
EAU33520
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal) (0.99 Imp.gal)
ECA11400
cCUse 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 system.Your Yamaha engine has been designed
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
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.
EWA10130
wMake sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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Catalytic converterThis vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
EWA10860
wThe exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
ECA10700
cCThe following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.● ●● ●
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the
catalytic converter.
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Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
Catalytic converter
Kickstarter
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KickstarterZAUM00**
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1. Kickstar terTo start the engine, fold out the
kickstarter lever, move it down lightly
with your foot until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but
forcefully. extend spark plug life and reduce main-
tenance costs.
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