2012 YAMAHA CYGNUS L key battery

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY 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
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Keyhole cover .................................3-2
Indicator lights and warning light ....3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-4
Front brake lever ............................3-5
Rear brake lever .............................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converters ........................3-7
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Seat ................................................3-8
Helmet holders ...............................3-9
Storage compartments ...................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-11
Luggage hook ...............................3-11
Grab bar .......................................3-11
Sidestand ......................................3-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-12FOR 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 ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
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 ................. 6-9
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-13
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-15Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels ................................. 6-17
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-21
Lubricating the front and
rear brake levers ...................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24
Battery ......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-26
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb ................................... 6-27
Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light ........................... 6-28
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-28U1RSE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 8:56 AM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-25
6skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
●
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
●
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that thebattery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16521
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive lead.
[ECA16302]
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure the keyis turned to “OFF”, then con-
nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
[ECA16840]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery................................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-5
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-22
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-19
Braking .................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-11
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing ......................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-15
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Frame serial number ............................... 9-1Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-18
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-26
GGrab bar ............................................... 3-11HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-26
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-12
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-2KKeyhole cover ......................................... 3-2
Kickstarter............................................... 3-8LLuggage hook ....................................... 3-11MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1RRear brake lever free play, adjusting .... 6-18Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light...................................... 6-28
SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-5
Safety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-3
Sidestand .............................................. 3-12
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-24
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-9TThrottle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-15WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-24
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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