OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
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WARNING
EWA10870
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the en-gine with the centerstand down.
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Starting the engineCAUTION:
ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “”, and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn it to “”.CAUTION:
ECA10240
If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealercheck the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
NOTE:If the engine fails to start by pushing the
start switch, release the switch, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 5 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try usingthe kickstarter.
PUSHOPEN
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-20
6 that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
ECA10600
If the breather hose is positioned in
such 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.
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Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located behind panel
A. (See page 6-5.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “” and turn off all
electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if the
devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Fuse
Specified fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-9BBattery .................................................. 6-18
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-15
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-15
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-5
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-16
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCarburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-7
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Coolant ................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-2
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-7
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-13
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-17
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing...................................... 6-20
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-8MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2OOil level warning light .............................. 3-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRider seat ................................................ 3-8SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ...................................1-1
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting
(Depends on models).......................... 3-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-17
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment A .......................... 3-9
Storage compartment B ........................ 3-10
TTachometer (Depends on models) ......... 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-21
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-11
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-22
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-23
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-22
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4
Two-stroke engine oil.............................. 3-8
Two-stroke engine oil tank ...................... 3-7VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-18
Wheels .................................................. 6-13