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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-15
Engine oil
Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-12
Final transmission oil
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-15
Coolant
Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-16
Front brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-24, 6-25
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93-3, 3-7, 3-8 or 3-5 for the corre-
sponding warning light, indicator
light or indicator circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
NOTICE:
For maxi-
mum engine life, never acceler-
ate hard when the engine is
cold!
[ECA11041]
If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt.
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Starting off
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 centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just 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 opening
and closing the throttle. To increase the
speed, turn the throttle grip in direction
(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throt-
tle grip in direction (b).
1. Grab bar
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(a)
(b)
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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 1600 km (1000 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
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4000
r/min.
NOTICE:
After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, be sure to replace
the engine oil, final transmission oil
and the oil filter element.
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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6000
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
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Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10311
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
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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.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
1*
Fuel line
Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
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Spark plug
Check condition.
Clean and regap.
√√
Replace.
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3*
Valves
Check valve clearance.
Adjust.Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4*
Fuel injection
Check engine idle speed.
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5*
Air induction
system
Check the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
Replace any damaged parts if
necessary.
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Front brake lever
pivot shaft
Lubricate with silicone grease.
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Rear brake lever
pivot shaft
Lubricate with silicone grease.
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Sidestand,
centerstand
Check operation.
Lubricate wit
lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
15 *
Sidestand switch
Check operation.
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16 *
Front fork
Check operation and for oil
leakage.
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Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and shock
absorbers for oil leakage.
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Engine oil
Change. (See pages 3-5 and
6-12.)
√
When the oil change indicator flashes
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 5000 km (3000 mi)
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Engine oil filter
element
Replace.
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20 *
Cooling system
Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.
√√√√√
Change. Every 3 years
21
Final transmission
oil
Check vehicle for oil leakage.
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Change.
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V-belt
Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
23 *
Front and rear brake
switches
Check operation.
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Moving parts and
cables
Lubricate.
√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Engine air filters and V-belt air filter
This model’s engine air filters are equipped with disposable oil-coated paper elements, which must not be cleaned
with compressed air to avoid damaging them.
The engine air filter elements need to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more frequent-
ly when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
25 *
Throttle grip
housing and cable
Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
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26 *
Lights, signals and
switches
Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Panel A
To remove the panel
Remove the screws, and then pull the
panel outward.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
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Checking the spark plug
The 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. Open the rider seat. (See
page 3-17.)
2. Pull up the storage compartment
mat, and then remove the spark
plug cover by removing the
screws.
1. Panel A
2. Screw
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1. Screw
2. Panel A
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3. Remove the spark plug cap.
4. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
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).
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If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
2. Check the spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replaceit if necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
1. Storage compartment mat
2. Spark plug cover
3. Screw
1. Spark plug cap
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1. Spark plug wrench
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Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
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