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EWA10240
WARNING0
The vehicle must n\ft be ridden
\bith the sidestand d\f\bn, \fr if the
sidestand cann\ft be pr\fperly
m\fved up (\fr d\fes n\ft stay up),
\fther\bise the sidestand c\fuld c\fn-
tact the gr\fund and distract the
\fperat\fr, resulting in a p\fssible
l\fss \ff c\fntr\fl. Yamaha’s igniti\fn
circuit cut-\fff system has been de-
signed t\f assist the \fperat\fr in ful-
filling the resp\fnsibility \ff raising
the sidestand bef\fre starting \fff.
Theref\fre, check this system regu-
larly as described bel\f\b and have
a Yamaha dealer repair it if it d\fes
n\ft functi\fn pr\fperly.
EAU15301
Sidestand
1. Sidestand
\fhe sidestand is l\bcated \bn the left
side \bf the frame. Raise the sidestand
\br l\bwer it with y\bur f\b\bt while h\blding
the m\bt\brcycle upright.
TIP
\fhe built-in sidestand switch is part \bf
the igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff system,
which cuts the igniti\bn in certain situa-
ti\bns. (See further d\bwn f\br an expla-
nati\bn \bf the igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff sys-
tem.)
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4-17
EAU15314
Igniti\fn circuit cut-\fff
system
\fhe igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff system
(c\bmprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the f\bll\bwing functi\bns.
●It prevents star ting when the
transmissi\bn is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is n\bt pulled.
●It prevents star ting when the
transmissi\bn is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the side-
stand is still d\bwn.
●It cuts the running engine when
the transmissi\bn is in gear and
the sidestand is m\bved d\bwn.
Peri\bdically check the \bperati\bn \bf the
igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff system acc\brd-
ing t\b the f\bll\bwing pr\bcedure.
TIP
\fhis check is m\bst reliable if per-
f\brmed with a warmed-up engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
WARNING0
If a \falfun\btion is noted, have a Ya\faha dealer
\bhe\bk the syste\f befo\are riding.
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With the engine turned off:
1\f Move the sidest\bnd down\f
2\f M\bke sure th\bt the engine stop switch is set to
“ I”\f
3\f Turn the key on\f
4\f Shift the tr\bnsmission into the neutr\bl position\f
5\f Push the st\brt switch\f
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6\f Move the sidest\bnd up\f
7\f Keep the clutch lever pulled\f
8\f Shift the tr\bnsmission into ge\br\f
9\f Move the sidest\bnd down\f
Does the engine stall?
The neutr\bl switch m\by not be working correctly\f
The \fotor\by\ble should not be ridden until checked by \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\bler\f
The sidest\bnd switch m\by not be working correctly\f
The \fotor\by\ble should not be ridden until checked by \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\bler\f
The clutch switch m\by not be working correctly\f
The \fotor\by\ble should not be ridden until checked by \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\bler\f
After the engine h\:\bs st\blled:
10\f Move the sidest\bnd up\f
11\f Keep the clutch lever pulled\f
12\f Push the st\brt switch\f
Does the engine start\a?
The system is OK\f The \fotor\by\ble \ban be ridden. YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
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EAU15596
Inspect your \fehicle e\bch time you use it to m\bke sure the \fehicle is in s\bfe oper\bting condition. Alw\bys follow the in-
spection \bnd m\binten\r\bnce procedures \bnd \rschedules described in the Owner's \rM\bnu\bl.
EWA11151
WARNING0
Failure to inspe\ft or maintain the vehi\fle properl\b in\freases the possibilit\b of an a\f\fident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehi\fle if \bou find an\b problem. If a problem \fannot be \forre\fted b\b the pro\fedures provided
in this manual, have \pthe vehi\fle inspe\fted\p b\b a Yamaha dealer.
5-1
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EAU15605
Before using t\fis ve\ficle\b c\feck t\fe following points:
ITEMCHECKS PAGE
C\feck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Fuel C\feck fuel line for leakage. 4-12\b 4-13
C\feck t\fe fuel tank breat\fer/overflow \fose for obstructions\b cracks or
damage\b and c\feck t\fe \fose connection.
C\feck oil level in oil tank.
Engine \fil If necessary\b add recommended oil to specified level. 7-9
C\feck ve\ficle for oil leakage.
C\feck coolant level in reservoir.
C\f\flant If necessary\b add recommended coolant to specified level. 7-12
C\feck cooling system for leakage.
C\feck operation.
If soft or spongy\b \fave Yama\fa dealer bleed \fydraulic system.
C\feck brake pads for wear.
Fr\fnt \brake Replace if necessary. 4-11\b 7\b21\b 7-22\b 7-26
C\feck fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary\b add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
C\feck \fydraulic system for leakage.
C\feck operation.
If soft or spongy\b \fave Yama\fa dealer bleed \fydraulic system.
C\feck brake pads for wear.
Rear \brake Replace if necessary. 4-11\b 7\b21\b 7-22\b 7-27
C\feck fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary\b add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
C\feck \fydraulic system for leakage.
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\b\fEM
Clutch
\fhrottle grip
Control cables
Drive chain
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and
clutch levers
Sidestand
Chassis fasteners CHECKS
Check operation.
L\fbricate cable if nece\b\bary.
Check lever free play.
Adj\f\bt if nece\b\bary.
Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
Check cable free play.
If nece\b\bary, have Yamaha dealer adj\f\bt \Lcable free play and l\fbricate cable and grip ho\f\bing.
Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
L\fbricate if nece\b\bary.
Check chain \black.
Adj\f\bt if nece\b\bary.
Check chain condition.\L
L\fbricate if nece\b\bary.
Check for damage.
Check tire condition a\Lnd tread depth.
Check air pre\b\b\fre.
Correct if nece\b\bary.
Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
L\fbricate pedal pivoting point\b if nec\Le\b\bary.
Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
L\fbricate lever pivoting point\b if nec\Le\b\bary.
Make \b\fre that operation i\b \bmooth.
L\fbricate pivot if nece\b\bary.
Make \b\fre that all n\ft\b, bolt\b and \bcrew\b are properly tightened.
Tighten if nece\b\bary. PAGE
4-10, 7-20, 7-26
7-16, 7-267-25
7-23, 7-24, 7-25
7-16, 7-197-27
7-26
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ITEM
Instruments, lights,
signals and switches
Sidestand
switch CHECKS
Check operation.
Correct if nece\f\fary.
Check operation of ignition c\fircuit cut-off \fy\fte\b.\f
If \fy\fte\b i\f not working correctly, have Ya\baha dealer check vehicle. PAGE
4-3, 4-9
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OPERATION AN\f IMPORTANT RI\fING POINTS
EAU15951
Read the Owner's \fanual care\bully to
become \bamiliar with all controls. I\b
there is a control or \bunction you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
EWA10271
\bARNING0
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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EAU48020
TIP
This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case
o\b a turnover. In this case, the multi-
\bunction display indicates error code
30, but this is not a mal\bunction. Turn
the key to "OFF" and then to "ON" to
clear the error code. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine \brom starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the st\sart switch.
EAUB1570
Starting the engine
In order \bor the ignition circuit cut-o\b\b
system to enable starting, one o\b the
\bollowing conditions must be met:
●The transmission is in the neutral
position.
●The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EWA10290
\bARNING0
●Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure de-
scribed on page 4-18\ .
●Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “
I”.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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.
EAU16671
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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ECAB0070
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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