2014 YAMAHA SR400 Owners Manual

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Fuel cockThe fuel cock regulates and filters the
fuel supply from the fuel pump to the
fuel injector.
The fuel cock has two positions:
ON
With the lever in this position, fuel will
be supplied to the engine. Normal oper-
ation is done with the lever in this posi-
tion. OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Use this lever position when
performing certain maintenance work
or when storing the vehicle for a pro-
longed time.
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KickstarterTo start the engine, fold out the kick-
starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully. This model is equipped with a pri-
mary kickstarter, allowing the engine to
be started in any gear if the clutch is
disengaged. However, shifting the
transmission into the neutral position
before starting is recommended.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
1
1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
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1. Kickstarter
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Decompression leverWhen this lever is pulled, the exhaust
valve is forced open so that the com-
pression pressure can be reduced.
This allows the piston to be moved just
past the compression stroke before
kick starting. (See page 5-1.)
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SeatTo remove the seat
Remove the bolts, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the seat holders as
shown. 2. Place the seat in the original posi-
tion, and then tighten the bolts.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
1. Decompression lever
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1. Bolt
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1. Seat holder
2. Projection1 2
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Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING
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Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability mayresult.
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).
Align the appropriate notch in the ad-
justing ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber.
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SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See the following section for an expla-
nation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-tem.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
1. Spring preload adjusting ringSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard: 1
Maximum (hard): 5
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(a) (b)
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function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the sides-
tand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.

It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the sid-
estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the kick starter lever down.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the kick starter lever down.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 3-7, 3-9
Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-17, 6-20
Rear brake Check operation.
Check pedal free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-18, 6-20
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Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-16
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust th
rottle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-13, 6-24
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-24
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-22, 6-23
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-14, 6-16
Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary. 6-19
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary. 6-25
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-25
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-26
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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Instruments, lights, signals
and switches Check operation.
Correct if necessary.
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Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition
circuit cut-off system.
If system is not working correctl y, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-12
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, turn the key to “OFF” and
then to “ON”. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the kick starter lever
down.

an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the kick starterlever down to restart the engine.
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Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.

The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-13 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and set the engine stop switch to “ ”.
The engine trouble warning light
and fuel level warning light should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
NOTICE
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If the warning light does not come
on initially when the key is turned to
“ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, see page 3-2 for the warning lightcircuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position. The neutral indicator
light should come on. If not, ask a
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