DESCRIPTION
3-1
3
EAU10410
Left view
1
23 4 5
6 7
1. Air filter element (page 7-9)
2. Fuel cock (page 4-5)
3. Throttle stop screw (page 7-11)
4. Starter (choke) lever (page 4-6)
5. 2-stroke engine oil tank (page 4-4)
6. Sidestand (page 4-8)
7. Shift pedal (page 4-1)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-1
4
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Handlebar switch
EAU41130
Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
Set this switch to “RUN” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “OFF” to
stop the engine.
EAU41591
Power reduction plate Your motorcycle is equipped 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 7-7.)
EAU39850
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”
1
1. Shift pedal
1
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6-1
6
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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
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU41156
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
EWA14410
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 4-6.)
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, never accelerate hard when
the engine is cold!
[ECA11041]
7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
TIPThe engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-9
Autolube pump, adjusting ..................... 7-20BBrake lever ............................................. 4-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 7-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-14
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-2
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-20
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 7-15
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-19
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-19
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-17EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-11
Engine oil ................................................ 4-4
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch.................................. 4-1FFront fork, checking .............................. 7-21
Fuel......................................................... 4-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-5
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 4-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-2GGeneral maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 7-3
HHandlebar switch..................................... 4-1IIdentification numbers ........................... 10-1KKickstarter ............................................... 4-6LLabels, location .......................................1-1MMaintenance, emission control system ... 7-2
Matte color, caution .................................8-1
Model label ............................................ 10-1PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1
Power reduction plate ............................. 4-1
Power reduction plate, removing............. 7-7SSafety information ...................................2-1
Seat ......................................................... 4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 4-1
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 7-16
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 4-7
Sidestand ................................................ 4-8
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 7-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 7-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................7-6
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Starter (choke) lever................................ 4-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 6-1
Steering, checking.................................7-22
Storage....................................................8-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-22
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 7-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-19
Tires ...................................................... 7-13
Tool kit .................................................... 7-1
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-8
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 7-28VVehicle identification number ................ 10-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 7-22
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-23
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-25
Wheels .................................................. 7-14
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