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Kickstarter
If the engine fails to start by pushing the
start switch, try to start it by using the
kickstarter. To start the engine, fold out
the kickstarter lever, move it down light-
ly with your foot until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but
forcefully. This model is equipped with
a primary kickstarter, allowing the en-
gine to be started in any gear if the
clutch is disengaged. However, shifting
the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion before starting is recommended.
EAU13970
Seat
To remove the seat
Remove the bolts, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the seat into the seat holder as
shown.2. Place the seat in the original posi-
tion, and then tighten the bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
1. Kickstarter
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1. Bolt1(×2)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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NOTE:
Skip steps 4–9 if the oil filter element is
not being cleaned.
4. Remove the oil filter element drain
bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter
element.5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts.
6. Remove the oil filter element and
O-rings.7. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
8. Clean the oil filter element with sol-
vent, and then install it.
NOTE:
Check the oil filter element for damage
and replace it if necessary.
9. Install the oil filter element cover by
installing the bolts and the drain
bolt, then tightening them to the
specified torques.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-rings are properly
seated.
10. Clean the oil strainer with solvent,
and then check it for damage and
replace it if necessary.
11. Install the oil strainer, compression
spring, O-ring and engine oil drain
1. O-ring
2. Compression spring
3. Oil strainer
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1. Oil filter element cover
2. Bolt
3. Oil filter element drain bolt
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
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Tightening torques:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
5. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the spongematerial, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
6. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
7. Insert the element into the air filter
case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
9. Install the panel.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
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Recommended oil:
Engine oil
1. Hose
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EAU23290
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
EAU23361
Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-8.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery
lead from the battery.
3. Disconnect the positive battery
lead and the battery breather hose
from the battery.
4. Unhook the battery band, and then
pull the battery out of the battery
compartment.5. Place the battery on a level sur-
face, and then check the electro-
lyte level in the battery.
NOTE:
The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead
3. Positive battery lead (red)
4. Battery breather hose
5. Battery band
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battery lead to the battery’s posi-
tive (+) terminal.
10. Connect and tighten the negative
battery lead to the battery’s nega-
tive (–) terminal.
11. Install the seat.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
ECA10600
If the breather hose is positioned insuch a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-
ages.
EAU23500
Replacing the fuse
The fuse holder is located behind panel
B. (See page 6-5.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
Specified fuse:
20.0 A
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