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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
1
ZAUM0146
1. Seat
1
ZAUM0147
1. Kick starter
EAUS0015
KickstarterTo start the engine, push the kickstarter
down lightly with your foot until the
gears engage, and then push it down
smoothly but forcefully.
EAU02978
SeatTo open the seat
1. Insert the key in the lock, and then
turn it as shown.
2. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.NOTE :
Make sure that the seat is properlysecured before riding.
3-8
1
ZAUM01491. Luggage hook
EAUT0020
Luggage hook
EWAT0002
•
Do not exceed the load limit of
3.0 kg for the luggage hook.
•
Do not exceed the maximumload of 184 kg for the vehicle.
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EAU04551*
TiresTo maximize the performance,
durability, and safe operation of your
scooter, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.ZAUM0053
EW000082
•
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
•
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessoriesapproved for this model.
EW000077
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking, per-
formance and safety characteristics of
your scooter, you should keep the
following precautions in mind.•
NEVER OVERLOAD THE SCOO-
TER! Operation of an overloaded
scooter may result in tire damage,
loss of control, or severe injury.
Make sure that the total weight of
rider, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
•
Do not carry along loosely packed
items, which can shift during a
ride.
•
Securely pack the heaviest items
close to the center of the scooter
and distribute the weight evenly
on both sides.
•
Adjust the suspension and tire air
pressure with regard to the load.
Check the tire condition and airpressure before each ride.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg150 kPa
1.5 kgf/cm
2
1.5 bar150 kPa
1.5 kgf/cm
2
1.5 bar
90 kg load-maximum
150 kPa
1.5 kgf/cm
2
1.5 bar170 kPa
1.7 kgf/cm
2
1.7 bar
Maximum load* 184 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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EAU02939
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
Securely support the scooter so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the
handlebars several times to check
if the front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check orrepair it.ZAUM0528
EAU00794
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
Securely support the scooter so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
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EAUM0072
Replacing a headlight bulb1. Remove front cover by removing
the screws.
2. Remove the headlight coupler.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb.
EW000119
Headlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable products
away from a lit headlight bulb, and
do not touch the bulb until it hascooled down.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Screw (x4)1. Headlight bulb holder
1
ZAUM0530
6-20
1
1
ZAUM0529
6. Connect the headlight coupler and
install the front cover.
EC000105
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely
affected. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened withalcohol or thinner.
