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Ambient temperature display
1. Frost warning indicator
2. Negative symbol
3. Ambient temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from -30°C (-22°F) to 50°C
(122°F).
The frost warning indicator “
*” auto-
matically comes on if the temperature
is lower than 3°C (37.4°F).
1. Service indicator
Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The
indicator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed, turn the
key to “ON”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE”
and “SET” buttons pushed for
two to five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil
change indicator will go off.
NOTE:
The oil change indicator will
come on at the initial 1000 km
(600 mi) and every 6000 km
(3600 mi) thereafter.
If the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the
indicator must be reset after the
oil change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the
correct time. After resetting, the
indicator will come on for two
seconds. If the indicator does not
come on, repeat the procedure.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped
with an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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EAU13161
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by sliding the lever
forward, and then pull the lever
up.
2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap
can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank ope-
ning, and then push down on the
cap.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
3. Close the lid.
EWA11120
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WARNING
Be sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked befo-
re riding the scooter.
EAU13230
Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank.
1. Fuel tank
2. Fuel level
EWA10990
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WARNING
Since gasoline is flammable, the
following precautions must be
observed.
Stop the engine before refue-
ling.
Never attempt to refuel the
scooter while smoking or near
an open flame.
Take special care not to spill
gasoline over the engine or
muffler when refueling imme-
diately after operation.
Before starting the engine,
quickly wipe off any gasoline
spilled on the engine or muffler.
ECA10070
CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
EAU33500
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12,5 L (2,75 US gal) (11 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning symbol comes on):
2 L (0,44 US gal) (1,76 Imp.gal)
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ECA11400
CAUTION:
Use 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 sys-
tem.
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned 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 extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU13431
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
EWA10860
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
ECA10700
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
EAU13931
Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
EAU14540
Front storage compartment
1. Lock
To open the storage compartment
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
1.Storage compartment
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
EWA10960
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.205 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg (416.75 lb) for
the vehicle.
EAU14451
Storage compartment
1.Storage compartment
The storage compartment is located
under the seat. (See page 3-11.)
EWA10961
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11.02 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg (416.75 lb) for
the vehicle.
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get
wet. When washing the vehicle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.
1
1
1
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EAU14880
Adjusting the shock
absorber assemblies
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjus-
ting ring.
ECA10100
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
EWA10210
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WARNING
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Adjusting ring 2. Position indicator
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and the-
reby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting ring on each shock absor-
ber assembly in direction (b).
NOTE:
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position indica-
tor on the shock absorber.
EAU15301
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the motorcycle upright.
1. Sidestand switch
2. Sidestand
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
12Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1
Maximum (hard):
4
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EWA10240
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function pro-
perly.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
EAU15591
The condition of a vehicle is the
owner’s responsibility. Vital compo-
nents can start to deteriorate quickly
and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle
remains unused (for example, as a
result of exposure to the elements).
Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of
tire air pressure could have serious
consequences. Therefore, it is very
important, in addition to a thorough
visual inspection, to check the follo-
wing points before each ride.
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be
made each time the vehicle is used.
Such an inspection can be accom-
plished in a very short time; and the
added safety it assures is more than
worth the time involved.
EWA11150
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WARNING
If any item in the Pre-operation
check list is not working properly,
have it inspected and repaired
before operating the vehicle.
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EAU15970
EWA11250
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WARNING
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
When the centerstand is down
and the engine is idling, keep
your hands and feet away from
the rear wheel.
EAUM1210
Starting a cold engineECA10250
CAUTION:
See page 5-3 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “f”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
ECA11040
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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