ROAD SAFETY TIPS....................................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 2-1
Left view ........................................................ 2-1
Right view ...................................................... 2-2
Controls/Instruments................................... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.................................................... 3-1
Main switch cum steering lock ..................... 3-1
Speedometer................................................ 3-2
Fuel gauge .................................................... 3-2
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-2
Handlebar switches ..................................... 3-3
Clutch lever ................................................... 3-3
Shift pedal ..................................................... 3-4
Front brake lever ........................................... 3-4
Rear brake pedal .......................................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap ................................................ 3-5
Fuel............................................................... 3-5
Fuel cock ....................................................... 3-6
Starter Lever .................................................. 3-7
Kick starter .................................................... 3-7
Seat............................................................... 3-8Storage compartment .................................. 3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment ............... 3-9
Handle Seat, Lifting Handle, stay Lock .......3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........................... 4-1
Pre-operation check list ............................... 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS............................................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ................................ 5-2
Shifting.......................................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............. 5-3
Running-in.................................................... 5-3
Parking.......................................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ............................................................ 6-1
Tool kit ........................................................... 6-1
Preventive maintenance schedule .............. 6-3
Panel removal and installation .................... 6-5
Spark plug inspection .................................. 6-7
Engine OIl ..................................................... 6-8
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CAUTION :
CAUTION :
Make sure the air filter is
properly seated in the air filter
case.
The engine should never be run
without the air filter installed.
Excessive piston and/or
cylinder wear may result.
Dirty Element Air Cleaner
causes excessive fuel
consumption and loss of
power.
Clean Element Air Cleaner after
every 2000 Kms.
The Element Air Cleaner should
be cleaned and lubricated more
frequently (every 1000 kms), if
Motorcycle is operated in very
dusty (e.g. unpaved, dust laden
roads) conditions.
Carburetor adjustmentThe carburetor is a vital part of the
engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustments. Most adjust-
ments should be left to a YAMAHA
dealer who has the professional
knowledge and experience to do so.
However, the following may be
serviced by the owner as part of
routine maintenance.
The carburetor is set at the
YAMAHA factory after many
tests. If the settings are changed,
poor engine performance and
damage may result.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR`
6-11
7. Pull the air filter elements over
the frame and install the air filter
in the case.
8. Install the Spring Wire
9. Install the air filter case cover
and panelCAUTION :NOTE :Ensure no distoration/proper
positioning of felt Seal 1 , if
damaged contact YAMAHA Dealer.Do not twist Element Air Cleaner.
