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Starting off
NOTE:
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
1. Grab bar
2. Rear brake lever
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-
ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
(b)
(a)
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Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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WARNING
●Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the sco-
oter may skid or overturn.
●Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching suchareas and cross them with cau-
tion.
●Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
●Ride slowly down a hill, as bra-
king downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follo-
wing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
●Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
●Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
●Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cros-
sings).
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1000 km
(600 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themsel-
ves to the correct operating clearan-
ces. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overhea-
ting must be avoided.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
●Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them.
●Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn.
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CAUTION:
Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass or
other flammable materials.
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. The most important
points of inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication are explained on the follo-
wing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a
general guide under normal riding
conditions. However, DEPENDING
ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEO-
GRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVI-
DUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE
SHORTENED.
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WARNING
If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealer
do it for you.
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WARNING
This scooter is designed for use on
paved roads only. If this scooter is
operated in abnormally dusty,
muddy or wet conditions, the air fil-
ter element should be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, otherwi-
se rapid engine wear may result.
Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper
maintenance intervals.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
●The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK,
a mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.
●From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi).
●Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
1*Fuel line• Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
2Spark plug• Replace.√√√√ √
3Air filter element• Clean.√√• Replace.√√
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
√√√√√ √
4*Front brakeleakage.
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Rear brake• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play.√√√√√ √• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
6*Brake hose• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
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ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
• Check tread depth and for damage.
8*Tires• Replace if necessary.
√√√√ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
9*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
10 *Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
11 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√ √
12Front brake lever
• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√ √
pivot shaft
13Rear brake lever
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√√ √
pivot shaft
14Centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
15 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
16 *Shock absorber
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
assembly
17 *Carburetor• Adjust engine idling speed.√√√√√ √
18 *Autolube pump• Check operation.
• Bleed if necessary.√√√√
19Transmission oil• Check oil level.√√√√√ √• Change.√√
20 *Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
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ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
21 *V-belt• Replace. Every 10000 km (6000 mi)
22 *Front and rear brake
• Check operation.√√√√√ √
switches
23Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing • Check operation and free play.
24 * • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.√√√√ √
and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
25 *Lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √
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NOTE:
●The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Removing and installing the
cowling and panel
1. Cowling
1. Panel A
The cowling and panel shown above
need to be removed to perform some
of the maintenance jobs described inthis chapter. Refer to this section
each time a cowling or panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Cowling A
T
o remove the cowling
1. Remove the cowling screws.
1. Cowling
2. Screw
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
the turn signal lead couplers, and
the auxiliary light lead coupler.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Auxiliary light lead coupler
3. Turn signal light lead coupler
3. Pull the cowling off as shown.
T
o install the cowling
1. Connect the headlight coupler,
the turn signal lead couplers, and
the auxiliary light lead coupler.
2. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
screws.
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