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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switch
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Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
Set this switch to “RUN” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “OFF” to
stop the engine.
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Power reduction plate
Your motorcycle was delivered with a
power reduction plate. Yamaha recom-
mends that all beginning riders start off
with the power reduction plate installed
to limit the amount of power available
while they learn.
Parents should decide when to adjust
the motorcycle for more power as their
youngster’s riding skills improve. Once
the rider can operate with skill at the top
speed with the power reduction plate
installed, the power reduction plate can
be removed. (See page 6-6.)
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 3-speed transmission. The
shift pedal is located on the left side of
the engine. Neutral is at the bottom po-
sition.
1. Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
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1. Shift pedal
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Set the engine stop switch to
“RUN”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
WARNING
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Be sure to shift the transmis-
sion into neutral before starting
the engine.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-6.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
NOTICE:
For maximum engine
life, always warm the engine up
before starting off. Never accel-
erate hard when the engine is
cold!
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7. When the engine is warm, turn thestarter (choke) off.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
INDEX
A
Air filter element, cleaning .........................6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ........................6-19
B
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-19
Brake lever ................................................3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ......6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-14
Brake pedal ...............................................3-2
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-15
Brake shoes, checking ............................6-15
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-18
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-10
Care ...........................................................7-1
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-18
Drive chain slack .....................................6-16
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-11
Engine oil ...................................................3-4
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
Engine stop switch.....................................3-1
F
Front fork, checking .................................6-20
Fuel ............................................................3-3
Fuel cock ...................................................3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.............................3-4
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-2
H
Handlebar switch .......................................3-1
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
K
Kickstarter ................................................. 3-6
M
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Power reduction plate................................ 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing ............... 6-6
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-7
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-1
Shock absorber assembly ......................... 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........ 6-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................ 6-9
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-5
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starter (choke) lever .................................. 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ..... 5-1
Steering, checking ................................... 6-21
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle....................... 6-22
T
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-18Tires ........................................................ 6-12
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Transmission oil ........................................ 6-7
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-28
V
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-22
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-23
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-25
Wheels .................................................... 6-13
