OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm. Instead, start
the engine with the throttle slightly
open.
NOTE:
If the engine does not start after sever-
al kicks, try again with the throttle 1/4 to
1/2 open.
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Shifting
This motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. Shifting gears lets you control
the amount of engine power available
for starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
NOTE:
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
CAUTION:
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always release the throttle grip
before changing gears to avoid
damaging the engine, transmis-
sion, and drive train, which are
not designed to withstand the
shock of shifting when the throt-
tle grip is open.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the
shift pedal.
CAUTION:
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Always close the throttle before
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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SPECIFICATIONS
EAU2633K
Dimensions:
Overall length:
1540 mm (60.6 in)
Overall width:
640 mm (25.2 in)
Overall height:
880 mm (34.6 in)
Seat height:
635 mm (25.0 in)
Wheelbase:
1055 mm (41.5 in)
Ground clearance:
185 mm (7.28 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1700 mm (66.9 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
61.0 kg (134 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
79.0 cm
3
Bore
×
stroke:
47.0
×
45.6 mm (1.85
×
1.80 in)
Compression ratio:
6.60 :1
Starting system:
KickstarterLubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)
Engine oil:
Type:
YAMALUBE 2 or 2-stroke engine oil (JASO
FC grade) or (ISO EG-C or EG-D grade)
Engine oil quantity:
Quantity:
0.95 L (1.00 US qt) (0.84 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) or SAE 10W30
Oil change quantity:
0.65 L (0.69 US qt) (0.57 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(PRT)
(SWE)(ZAF)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
4.9 L (1.29 US gal) (1.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.0 L (0.26 US gal) (0.22 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type
×
quantity:
VM15SC x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BP6HS (AUS)(NZL)
NGK/BPR6HS
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(PRT)
(SWE)(ZAF)
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/W20FP (AUS)(NZL)
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
66/21 (3.143)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
32/15 (2.133)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 3-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
39/12 (3.250)
2nd:
29/16 (1.812)