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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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 start switch.
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 start switch.
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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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15952
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
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU47152
TIPThis model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the display will indicate error
code 30, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the key to “OFF” and
then to “ON” to clear the error
code. Failing to do so will prevent
the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
the display will indicate error code
70, but this is not a malfunction.
Push the start switch to clear the
error code and to restart the en-
gine.
EAU51792
Startin g the en gineIn 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
sidestand up.
See page 3-23 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
 Coolant temperature warning
light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Immobilizer system indicator
lightNOTICE
ECA17671
If the a bove warnin g li ghts or ind ica-
tor li ght  do not come on initially
when the key is turned  to “ON”, or if
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
51600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer re d zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur  durin g the eng ine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha  dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU17214
Parkin gWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can  become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and  b e  burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near  grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d)  battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge)  battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will  damag e the battery.To store the  battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE:  When removin g the
b attery,  be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then  discon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation.  NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery,  be sure the key is turne
d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d  before con-
nectin g the ne gative lead .
 [ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a  dischar ged   battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
EAU47173
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the seat.
(See page 3-18.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.XJ6F1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
2
4
3
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-36
6XJ6F XJ6FA XJ6FA
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.  WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
1. Taillight fuse
2. Spare fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
7. Fuel injection system fuse
8. Radiator fan motor fuse
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
2
4
3
1
1. Taillight fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. ABS solenoid fuse
4. ABS motor fuse
5. Spare fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
10.Fuel injection system fuse
11.Radiator fan motor fuse
1
5 56
7
8
9
10
11
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
ratin
g than recommen ded  to
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a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates. 4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU47412
Replacin g the hea dlig ht  bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to d amage the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht  bul b
Do not touch the  glass part of
the hea dlig ht  bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the  glass, the luminosity
of the  bul b, an d the  bul b life will
b e a dversely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any  dirt an d fin-
g erprints on the head lig ht  bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht  bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: XJ6FA 30.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: XJ6FA 7.5 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
XJ6FA 20.0 A
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