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3. Start the engine by pushing thestart switch.
TIP
\ff the engine fails to start\b release the
start switch\b wait a few seconds\b and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
ECA11040
NOTICE
For max\fmum en\b\fne l\ffe, never ac-
celerate hard when the en\b\fne \fs
cold!
TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the thrott\cle.
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Sh\fft\fn\b
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
star ting off\b accelerating\b climbing
hills\b etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position\b press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel\b and then slightly raise it.
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NOTICE
The follow\fn\b warn\fn\b l\f\bhts and \fn-
d\fcator l\f\bhts should come on for a
few seconds, then \bo o\xff.
●Neutral \fnd\fcator l\f\b\xht
●Turn s\f\bnal \fnd\fcator l\f\bht\x
●H\f\bh beam \fnd\fcator l\f\b\xht
●En\b\fne trouble warn\fn\b l\f\bht
●Coolant temperature warn\fn\b
l\f\bht
●Immob\fl\fzer system \fnd\fcator
l\f\bht
If a warn\fn\b or \fnd\fcator l\f\bht does
not \bo off, see pa\be 4-3 for the cor-
respond\fn\b warn\fn\b and \fnd\fcator
l\f\bht c\frcu\ft check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
TIP
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position\b the neutral indicator light
should be on\b otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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0-1000 km (0-600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation a\fove
4500 r/\bin. NOTICE: After 1000 km
(600 mi) of operation, t\fe engine oil
mu\bt be c\fanged, and t\fe oil filter
element replaced.
1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation a\fove
6000 r/\bin.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now \fe operated nor-
\bally.
ECA10310NOTICE
Keep \fhe engine speed o\b\f of
\fhe \fachome\fer red zone.
If any engine \fro\bble sho\bld oc-
c\br d\bring \fhe engine break-in
period, immedia\fely have a
Yamaha dealer check \fhe
vehicle.
EAU17213
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then re\bove the key fro\b the \bain
switch.
EWA10311
WARNING0
Since \fhe engine and exha\bs\f
sys\fem can become very ho\f,
park in a place where pedes\fri-
ans or children are no\f likely \fo
\fo\bch \fhem and be b\b\prned.
Do no\f park on a slope or on
sof\f gro\bnd, o\fherwise \fhe ve-
hicle may over\f\brn, increasing
\fhe risk of a f\bel l\peak and fire.
Do no\f park near grass or o\fher
flammable ma\ferials which
migh\f ca\fch fire.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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TIP● The ann\fal check\b m\f\bt be performed every year, except if a kilometer-ba\bed maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-ba\bed mainte\nnance, i\b performed i\nn\btead.
●From 50000 km (3000\)0 mi)\f repea\b \bhe main\)\benance in\bervals s\bar\bing from 10000 km (\)6000 mi).
●I\bems marked wi\bh an as\berisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as \bhey require special \bools\f da\ba and \bech-
nical skills.
EAU46910Periodic maintenance chart for the emi\b\bion control \by\btem
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENAN\nCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
ANNUAL
CHECK
√ √ √ √ √
√ √
√ √
√ √
√ √ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √1✻
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6✻
Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
Check condi\bion.
Clean and regap.
Replace.
Check valve clearance.
Adjus\b.
Adjus\b engine idlin\)g speed.
Check \bhe screw clamp(s) for
looseness.
Check \bhe air cu\b-off valve\f reed valve\f and hose for damage.
Replace any damaged par\bs if necessary.
F\fel line
Spark pl\fg
Valve\b
F\fel injection
M\fffler and exha\f\bt
pipe
Air ind\fction \by\btem
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENAN\4CE JOB
ODOMETER READING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
ANNUAL
CHECK
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √ √ √
√√
√
√ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √
√ √ √ √ √ √
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1\f✻
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18
Check operation and for e\fcessive pla\b.
Lubricate with lithium-\fsoap-based grease.
Check chain slack, alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a\f special
O-ring chain lubricant thoroughl\b.
Check bearing pla\b and steering
for roughness.
Lubricate with lithium-\fsoap-based grease.
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are properl\b tightened.
Check operation.
Lubricate.
Check operation.
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Check operation and shock absorber
for oil leakage.
Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-\fsoap-based grease.
Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
Swingarm
Drive chain
Steering bearings
Chassis fasteners
Sidestand
Sidestand switch
Front fork
Shock absorber
assembly
Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points
Engine oil
Ever\b 50000 km (30000 mi)
Ever\b 50000 km (30000 mi)
Ever\b 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorc\bcle or riding in the rain
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EAUM1890
TIP
●Replace t\fe air filte\tr ele\bent \bore frequen\ttly if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
●Regularly c\feck and, if necessary, correct t\fe brake fluid level.
●Every two years replace t\fe inter\tnal co\bponents of t\fe \tbrake \baster cylinder, and c\fange t\fe brake fluid.
●Replace t\fe brake \foses every four years and if cracked or da\baged.
NO. ITEMCHECK OR M\fINTEN\fNCE\M JOB
ODOMETER RE\fDING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
\fNN\b\fL
CHECK
√ √ √
√ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √
√ √ √ √ √ √ Replace.
C\feck coolant level and ve\ficle for coolant leakage.
C\fange.
C\feck operation.
Lubricate.
C\feck operation and free play.
Adjust t\fe t\frottle cab\tle free play if necessary.
Lubricate t\fe t\frottle grip \fousing
and cable.
C\feck operation.
Adjust \feadlig\ft bea\b.\t
Engine oil filter
element
Cooling system
Front and rear brake
switches
Moving parts and
cables
Throttle grip housing
and cable
Lights, signals and
switches
Every 3 years
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2. Remove the spark pl\fg as shown\b with the spark pl\fg wrench incl\fd-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plug 1. Check that the porcelain ins\flator aro\fnd the center electrode of the
spark pl\fg is a medi\fm-to-light
tan (the ideal color when the vehi-
cle is ridden normally).
TIP
If the spark pl\fg shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color\b the engine co\fld be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to di-
agnose s\fch problems yo\frself.
Instead\b have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
2. Check the spark pl\fg for elec- trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits\b and re-
place it if necessa\lry.
Specified spark plu\4g:CR7E (NGK)
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0\l.032 in)
To install the spark plug
1. Meas\fre the spark pl\fg gap with a wire thickness ga\fge and\b if
necessar y\b adj\fst the gap to
specification.
1. Spark pl\fg gap
2. Clean the s\frface of the sparkpl\fg gasket and its mating s\fr-
face\b and then wipe off any grime
from the spark pl\fg threads.
3. Install the spark pl\fg with the spark pl\fg wrench\b and then tight-
en it to the specif\lied torq\fe.
EAU19603
Checking the spark plug
The spark pl\fg is an important engine
component\b which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will ca\fse
any spark pl\fg to slowly erode\b the
spark pl\fg sho\fld be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and l\fbrication
chart. In addition\b the condition of the
spark pl\fg can reveal the condition of
the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Spark pl\fg cap
2. Spark pl\fg wrench
1. Remove the spark pl\fg cap.
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oi\f \feve\f shou\f\b be checke\b
before each ri\be. In a\b\bition, the oi\f must
be change\b an\b the oi\f fi\fter e\fement re-
p\face\b at the interva\fs specifie\b in the
perio\bic maintenance an\b \fubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level1. P\face the vehic\fe on a \feve\f surface an\b ho\f\b it in an upright position.
TIP
Make sure that the vehic\fe is posi-
tione\b straight up when checking the
oi\f \feve\f. A s\fight ti\ft to the si\be can re-
su\ft in a fa\fse rea\bing.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for 10-15 minutes an\b then turn it off.
3. Remove the oi\f fi\f\fer cap, wipe the \bipstick c\fean, insert it back into
the oi\f fi\f\fer ho\fe (without screwing
it in), an\b then remove it again to
check the oi\f \feve\f.
1. Engine oi\f fi\f\fer cap
2. Maximum \feve\f mark
3. Minimum \feve\f mark
TIP
●The engine oi\f tank is \focate\b in-
si\be of the frame.
●The engine oi\f shou\f\b be between
the minimum an\b maximum \feve\f
marks.
Tightening torque:Spark p\fug:12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kg\of, 9.0 ft·\fbf)
TIP
If a torque wrench is not avai\fab\fe
when insta\f\fing a spark p\fug, a goo\b
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark p\fug shou\f\b be tightene\b to the
specifie\b torque as s\ooon as possib\fe.
4. Insta\f\f the spark p\fug cap.
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ECAM1060CAUTION:
The engine oil tank \fust be \billed in
2 steps. First, \bill the engine oil tank
with 1.90 L (2.0 US qt) (1.67 I\fp.qt)
o\b the reco\f\fended engine oil.
Then, start the engine, race it 5 or 6
ti\fes, turn it o\b\b, and then add the
re\fainder o\b the eng\kine oil.
NOTE:
Be sure to wipe off spi\f\fed oi\f on an\b
parts after the engine and exhaust
s\bstem have coo\fed d\fown.
ECA11620CAUTION: In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
\fix any che\fical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
\bication o\b “CD” or oils o\b a
higher quality than speci\bied. In
addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
Make sure that no \boreign \fa-
terial enters the c\krankcase.
14. Start the engine, and then \fet it id\fe for severa\f minutes whi\fe
checking it for oi\f \feakage. If oi\f is
\feaking, immediate\f\b turn the en-
gine off and check for the \fcause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then check the oi\f \feve\f and correct it if
necessar\b.
16. Insta\f\f the engine guard b\b in- sta\f\fing the screws.\f
EAU20070
Coolant
The coo\fant \feve\f sho\fu\fd be checked
before each ride. In addition, the
coo\fant must be changed at the inter-
va\fs specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and \fubrication \fchart.
EAU20253
To check the coolant level1. P\face the vehic\fe on a \feve\f sur- face and ho\fd it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
The coo\fant \feve\f must be
checked on a co\fd engine since
the \feve\f varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehic\fe is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coo\fant \feve\f. A s\fight ti\ft to the
side can resu\ft in a \ffa\fse reading.
2. Check the coo\fant \feve\f in the coo\fant reservoir.
Reco\f\fended engine \koil:See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oi\f fi\fter e\f\fement
rep\facement:2.50 L (2.64 US qt) (2.19 I\fmp.qt)
With oi\f fi\fter e\fem\fent rep\facement: 2.60 L (2.73 US qt) (2.26 Im\fp.qt)
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