9-3
9
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 ° C (30
° F) or more than 30 ° C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-37.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing the
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10
Rim size:9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 200 mm (7.9 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 210 mm (8.3 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage  × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W ×  2
Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W ×  1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W ×  1
Reverse indicator light: 12 V, 1.7 W ×  1Fuse:Fuse:
15.0 A
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        INDEX
AAccessories and loading  ................................................ 6-8
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-15BBattery .......................................................................... 8-37
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating  ....... 8-33
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating  ......... 8-33
Brake fluid, changing  ................................................... 8-25
Brake fluid level, checking  ........................................... 8-23
Brake lever  ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-25
Brake light switches  ..................................................... 8-27
Brake pads, checking the front and rear  ...................... 8-22
Brake pedal  .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal height, checking  ....................................... 8-25
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-22
Brakes, front and rear  .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating  ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting  ................................................... 8-20
Chassis fasteners  .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever  .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting  ................................... 8-28DDrive chain  ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-31
Drive chain slack  .......................................................... 8-29Drive select lever  ........................................................... 4-7
Drive select lever and driving in reverse  ........................ 6-3
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-6
Engine, cold start  ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed  ..................................................... 8-20
Engine oil  ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element  .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm  ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch  ......................................................... 4-2FFuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock  ..................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap  ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing  ............................................................ 8-40HHandlebar switches  ....................................................... 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting  ........................................... 8-42
Headlight bulb, replacing  ............................................. 8-40IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches  .................................... 5-6LLabel locations  ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch  .................................................................... 4-3MMain switch  .................................................................... 4-1
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