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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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**
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1. Dimmer switch "%/&"
2. Turn signal switch "4/6"
3. Horn switch "*"ZAUM00**
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1. Start switch ","
Handlebar switches
Dimmer switch
Turn signal switch
Horn switch
Start switch
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Dimmer switch “
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%/
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&”
Set this switch to “&” for the high beam
and to “%” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “
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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 “
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Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “
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Push this switch while applying the front
or rear brake to crank the engine with
the starter.
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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
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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. 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
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIREngine overheating
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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.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while 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
coolant as 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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