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engine is hot.
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5. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, and install the cool-
ant reservoir cap.
NOTICE:
If
coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine. If water has been
used instead of coolant, re-
place it with coolant as soon as
possible, otherwise the cooling
system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content
of the coolant as soon as pos-
sible, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
[ECA10472]
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
6. Close the seat.
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
[EWA10381]
reading.
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-11.)
3. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level markTIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove
the reservoir cap. WARNING!
Remove only the coolant res-
ervoir cap. Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
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1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the screw cover and air
fi lter case cover by removing the
screws.
3. Pull the air fi lter element out.
4. Insert a new air fi lter element into
the air fi lter case.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that the air filter element
is properly seated in the air
filter case. The engine should
never be operated without
the air filter element installed,
otherwise the piston(s) and/or
cylinder(s) may become exces-
sively worn.
[ECA10481]
5. Install the air filter case cover
by installing the screws and the
screw cover.
Cleaning the air lter check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side
of the air filter case for accumu-
lated dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.Cleaning the V-belt case air filter
element
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the V-belt air filter case
cover by removing the bolts.
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1. V-belt air fi lter case cover3. Pull the air fi lter element out, and
then clean it with compressed air.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging
the air filter element, handle
it gently and carefully, and do
not twist it.[ECA10521] EAUT3550
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lter elementsThe air filter and V-belt case air fil-
ter elements should be cleaned or
replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Check both filter elements
more frequently if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas. The air
filter check hose must be frequently
checked and cleaned if necessary.
Replacing the air lter element
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3
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1. Screw cover
2. Air fi lter case cover
3. Air fi lter check hose
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Checking the throttle grip
free play
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1. Throttle cable free playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
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Checking the engine idling
speedCheck the engine idling speed and,
if necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.Engine idling speed:
1600 ~ 1800 r/min
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1. V-belt case air fi lter element4. Insert the element into the air fi l-
ter case.
5. Install the V-belt air filter case
cover by installing the bolts.
6. Install the panel.
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proved for this model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
2, 25 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Maximum load*:
179 kg (395 lb)
*Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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Never overload your vehicle. Op-
eration of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
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TiresTo maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your ve-
hicle, note the following points regard-
ing the specifi ed tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause
severe injury or death from loss of
control.● The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the am-
bient temperature).● The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories ap-
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Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specifi ed in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables should
be checked before each ride, and
the cables and cable ends should be
lubricated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause in-
terference with cable movement.
Replace damaged cables as soon
as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
[EWA10711]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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Changing the brake uidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fl uid at the intervals specifi ed in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake master cyl-
inder and caliper as well as the brake
hose replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.● Oil seals: Replace every two
years.● Brake hose: Replace every four
years. go down. A low brake fl uid level may
indicate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fl uid level goes down suddenly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the cause be-
fore further riding.
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Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
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