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Engine break-inThere 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 follow-
ing 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 themselves
to the correct operating clearances. Dur-
ing this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided. Fuel consumption, tips for reducing
Engine break-in
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Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:●
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
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Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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0 ~ 150 km (0 ~ 90 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
After every hour of operation, stop the
engine, and then let it cool for five to
ten minutes.Vary the engine speed from time to time.
Do not operate the engine at one set
throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km (90 ~ 300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Rev the engine freely through the gears,
but do not use full throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1000 km (300 ~ 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
NOTICE:
After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned.
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Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary the speed occasionally.
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NOTICEIf any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chartTIP● ●● ●
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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.
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From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi).
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or
damage. — — — — —
2 Spark plug• Check condition.
• Clean and regap. — —
• Replace. — —
3*Valves• Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. — — — —
4*Air filter element• Replace. — — — — —
5*Front brake• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play. — — — — — —
• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
6*Rear brake• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play. — — — — — —
• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Wheels• Check runout and for damage. — — — —
8*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. — — — — —
9*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage. — — — —
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*Steering bearings• Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease
every 12000 km (7000 mi) or 24 months. — —Repack. —Repack. —
11*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened. — — — — —
12Front brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. — — — — —
13Rear brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. — — — — —
14 Centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate. — — — — —
15*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage. — — — —
16*Shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. — — — —
17*Fuel injection• Check engine idle speed. — — — — — —
18 Engine oil• Change. (See page 6-7.)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. —Every 3000 km (1750 mi)
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*Engine oil strainer•Clean. —Every 6000 km (3500 mi)
20*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. — — — — —
• Change. Every 3 years
21 Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. — — —
• Change. — — — — —
22*V-belt• Replace. Every 10000 km (6000 mi)
23*Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation. — — — — — —
24Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate. — — — — — NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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Panel CTo remo
ve the panel
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1. Panel C1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Remove the screws, and then take
the panel off.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
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Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked in
accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.ZAUM00**
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1. Spark plug wrench
Spark plug, checking
3. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with a spark plug wrench available
at a Yamaha dealer.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
TIP
If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be operat-
ing improperly. Do not attempt to diag-
nose such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if nec-
essary.Specified spark plug:
CR7E (NGK)
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To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation.Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the spark
plug wrench, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4~1/2 turn past
finger tight. However, the spark plugshould be tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the panel.
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Engine oilThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil must
be changed and the oil strainer cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the
centerstand. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
Engine oil
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3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and
the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
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then tighten it to the specified
torque.Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
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the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.78 L (0.82 US qt, 0.69 Imp.qt)
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NOTICE● ●● ●
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Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In
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addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
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Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check
the oil level and correct it if neces-
sary. Final transmission oil
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Final transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each ride.
If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer check and repair the scooter. In
addition, the final transmission oil must
be changed as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the scooter for several min-
utes, and then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
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2. Final transmission oil drain bolt4. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
transmission case.
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended final transmis-
sion oil, and then install the oil filler
bolt and tighten it to the specified
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torque. WARNING! Make sure that
no foreign material enters the fi-
nal transmission case. Make sure
that no oil gets on the tire or
wheel.
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Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil filler bolt:
Recommended final transmission oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.10 L (0.11 US qt, 0.09 Imp.qt)7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Coolant
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To check the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition, the
coolant must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the
centerstand.TIP
8The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
8Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.TIP
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark