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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1. Before riding this Motorcycle,
become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions. Consult a
YAMAHA dealer regarding any
control or function that you do
not thoroughly understand.
2. Never start your engine or let it
run for any length of time in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous and can cause
loss of consciousness.
Always operate your
Motorcycle in an area with
adequate ventilation.
3. Before starting out, always be
sure the side stand is up.
Failure to retract the side stand
completely can result in a
serious accident when you try
to turn a corner.
Starting and warming up a
cold engine1. Turn the fuel cock to "ON"
2. Turn the main switch to "ON."
3. Shift the transmission into
neutral.
When the transmission is in neutral,
the neutral indicator light should be on.
If the light does not come on, ask a
YAMAHA dealer to inspect it.
4 Fully open the Starter Lever and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Kick the kick starter to start the
engine.
6. After starting the Engine, turn back
the Starter Lever to the Warming-
up Position (About Half way)7. After Warming-up the Engine,
turn off the Starter Lever
completely.
For better engine performance
always warm up the engine. before
take off. Never open throttle fully
when engine is cold, otherwise
engine tends to stop.
The engine is warm when it
responds normally to the throttle
with the Starter Lever in “OFF”
direction.
5-1
WARNING
NOTE :
NOTE :NOTE :
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour Motorcycle's fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can
help reduce fuel consumption:
1. Warm up the engine before riding.
2. Move the strater Lever to “Off” as
soon as possible.
3. Shift up swiftly and avoid high
engine speeds during
acceleration.
4. Do not double-clutch or rev the
engine while shifting down and
avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
5. Turn off the engine instead of
letting it idle for an extended
length of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or rail- road crossings.
6. Do not drive with excessive load
on the Motorcycle.
7. Plan your route in advance.
Running-inThere is never a more important
period in the life of your Motorcycle
than the period between zero and
1,000 kms. For this reason we ask
that you carefully read the following
material. Because the engine is brand
new, you must not put an excessive
load on it for the first 1,000 kms. The
various parts in the engine wear and
polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. During this
period, prolonged full throttle
operation, or any condition which
might result in excessive heating of
the engine, must be avoided.Be sure to replace the engine
oil as per recommended
schedule.
1,000 kms and below :
Avoid prolonged full-throttle
operation. Vary speed
occasionally.
5-3
CAUTION :
8. Avoid frequent braking.
9. Always maintain your tyre
pressure as per recommendation
10. Get your motorcycle serviced
periodically after every 2000 kms.
If any engine trouble should occur
during the "Running-in" period,
consult a YAMAHA dealer
immediately.
CAUTION :
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
SpecificationsModel LIBERO (5TS8)
Dimensions
Kerb weight :(With Engine Oil &
90% Fuel in Tank)- 119Kg.
Engine ::
Overall length 2,000 mm
Overall width 730 mm
Overall height 1,050 mm
Seat height (Upto Rider) 800 mm
(Upto Pillion Rider) 850 mm
Wheelbase 1,290 mm
Ground clearance 173 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,000 mm
Engine type
Cylinder arrangement
Displacement
Bore x Stroke 49X56
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Starting system
Lubrication system
Maximum power 7.6
Maximum torque 0.80Air cooled 4-stroke,SOHC
Forward inclined single
cylinder
106 cm
mm
Kick starter
Wet sump
PS(5.59 KW) @ 7500
Kgm. @ 6000
3
RPM
RPM
EngineOil:
Capacity
Air filter:
Fuel :
Carburettor:Type:
:
Periodic oil change 1.0
Total amount
Type G
Fuel tank capacity
Reserve amount
Type Variable Venturi Type
Manufacturer M/S Keihin Fie PrivateBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain
antifriction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often
labelled Energy conserving) contain anti-friction
additives which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch
slippage, resulting in reduced component life and
poor engine performance.
YAMALUBE 4-Stroke motor
oil (20W40 type SG)
L
1.2 L (First fill/Overhaul)
Wet type element
asoline (Petrol)
13.0 Litres
1.7Litres
Limited India.
CAUTION :