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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play
and checking the brake pedal position ... 8-40
Axle boots ................................................ 8-42
Brake light switches ................................. 8-42
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-43
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-43
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-44
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-45
Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint ......................................................... 8-45
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-45
Lubricating the upper and lower
arm pivots ............................................... 8-45
Lubricating the knuckle pivots .................. 8-45
Battery ...................................................... 8-46
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-48
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-49
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-51
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-51
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-52
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-55CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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EBU18060Handlebar switches EBU18080Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this switch
to stop the engine in an emergency situation. The
engine will not start or run when this switch is set
to “”.
EBU18100Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er.CAUTION:ECB00050See the starting instructions on page 6-1 priorto starting the engine.EBU18151Light switch “//OFF”
Set this switch to “” to turn on the low beams
and the taillight. Set the switch to “” to turn on
the high beams and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.CAUTION:ECB00040Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate properly.
If this should happen, remove the battery andrecharge it.EBU18170Horn switch “”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. Light switch “//OFF”
2. Start switch “”
3. Engine stop switch “/”
4. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
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CAUTION:ECB00670Make sure the headlight bulb holder cover is
securely fitted over the bulb holder and seatedproperly.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.EBU25550Adjusting a headlight beam CAUTION:ECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer makethis adjustment.
To raise a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
EBU25640Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove panel G. (See page 8-8.)
2. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
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