
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-5
Tachometer .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-9
Handlebar switches .......................3-10
Front brake lever ...........................3-11
Rear brake lever ............................3-12
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-12
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-13
Fuel tank cap .................................3-14
Fuel ................................................3-15
Catalytic converters .......................3-16
Seats .............................................3-17
Adjusting the rider seat ..................3-18
Storage compartments ..................3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-21
Sidestand .......................................3-21Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels .................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-15
Coolant .......................................... 6-16Air filter elements and check
hoses and V-belt case air
filter element .............................. 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-20
Valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable ................................. 6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Checking the front fork .................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-29
Battery ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-33
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-33
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Front turn signal light ..................... 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb ..................................... 6-34
Replacing the license plate
light bulb ..................................... 6-35
Auxiliary light bulb ......................... 6-35
Troubleshooting ............................. 6-36
Troubleshooting charts .................. 6-37
SCOOTER CARE AND
STORAGE
........................................... 7-1
Matte color caution .......................... 7-1
Care ................................................. 7-1
Storage ............................................ 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS
.............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION
.............. 9-1
Identification numbers ..................... 9-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-33
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU34241
Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place it and, if necessary, adjust the
headlight beam.
EAU24181
Tail/brake light
This model is equipped with an
LED-type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP400A 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP400A 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
YP400A 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-34
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EAU39880
Front turn signal light
If a front turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check its
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU34263
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove cowling C for replacing
the left turn signal light bulb or
cowling D for replacing the right
turn signal light bulb. (See
page 6-7.)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the turn signal light bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling removed.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
1. Turn signal light bulb
2. Turn signal light bulb socket
2
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-35
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
EAU47900
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove cowling B. (See
page 6-7.)
3. Remove the license plate light cov-
er and license plate light lens by
removing the screws.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the license plate light lens
and license plate light cover by in-
stalling the screws.
7. Install the cowling.
EAU39020
Auxiliary light bulb
If the auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit or replace the bulb.
1. License plate light lens
2. License plate light cover
3. Screw
2
3
1
1. License plate light bulb
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Chassis:
Frame type:
Backbone
Caster angle:
27.00 °
Trail:
100 mm (3.9 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/80-14M/C 58S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305FL
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
150/70-13M/C 64S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305L
Loading:
Maximum load:
YP400 188 kg (414 lb)
YP400A 185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Loading condition:
YP400 90–188 kg (198–414 lb)
YP400A 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.00
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13M/C x MT4.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
104.0 mm (4.09 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
Bulb voltage, wattage
×× × ×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 2.0 W
×
3
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.4 W
×
2
Engine trouble warning light:
12 V, 1.4 W
×
1
ABS warning light:
YP400A 12 V, 1.4 W
×
1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 AIgnition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
10.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP400A 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP400A 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
YP400A 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................. 3-13
ABS warning light (for ABS models) .......... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ................... 5-2
Air filter elements and check hoses
and V-belt case air filter element ........... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .......................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb.................................... 6-35
B
Battery ..................................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 6-25
Brake lever, front ..................................... 3-11
Brake lever, rear ...................................... 3-12
Brake levers, lubricating .......................... 6-27
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............. 6-26
Care ........................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................. 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ....................................... 6-28
Coolant .................................................... 6-16
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing .................................................. 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ......................................... 3-10
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element................ 6-12
Engine stop switch................................... 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-3
F
Final transmission oil ............................... 6-15Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ................................................ 6-23
Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-24
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-28
Front turn signal light ............................... 6-34
Fuel ......................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-10
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-22
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-35
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-5
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-10
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-12
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-24
Rider seat, adjusting ............................... 3-18
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats ....................................................... 3-17
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................... 3-21
Sidestand ................................................ 3-21
Spark plug, checking............................... 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-5
Starting off................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking .................................. 6-29
Storage ..................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments............................ 3-19
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light......................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-20
Tires ........................................................ 6-21
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ........................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing .... 6-34
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-10
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