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Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up ofheat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAUT1504
SeatTo open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center- stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise
to the first “OPEN” position. If the
main switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion, turn the key counterclockwise
to the second “OPEN” position.TIPDo not push inward when turning the
key from “OFF” to “OPEN” or from“LOCK” to “OPEN”.
3. Fold the seat up.1. Turn.
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9To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main switch if the scooter will be left un-
attended.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
EAUT4170
Passenger footrestTo use the passenger footrest, push
the footrest inward and it will pop out as
shown.
To retract the passenger footrest, push
it back to its original position.
EAU14302
Helmet holderThe helmet holder is located under the
seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet holder, and then securely close the
seat. WARNING! Never ride with
a helmet attached to the helmet
holder, since the helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.
[EWA10162]
1. Passenger footrest
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To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Open the seat, remove the helmet from
the helmet holder, and then close the
seat.
EAU57080
Storage compartmentsFront storage compartment
The front storage compartment is locat-
ed at the front of the vehicle. Use this
compartment for small items.
WARNING
EWA17250
Do not exceed the load limit of
1.5 kg (3.3 lb) for the front stor-
age compartment.
Do not place anything in the
front storage compartment that
will interfere with your operatingthe vehicle. Rear storage compartment
The rear storage compartment is locat-
ed under the seat. Use this compart-
ment for large items. (See page 3-10.)
WARNING
EWAT1052
Do not exceed the load limit of 5
kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 160 kg (353 lb) for the ve-hicle.
NOTICE
ECA10082
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
1. Front storage compartment
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Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun and/or the en-
gine heat, do not store anything
susceptible to heat, consum-
ables or flammable items inside
it.
To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag before storing them
in the compartment.
Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage com-partment.
TIPDo not leave your scooter unattendedwith the seat open.
EAU46023
Shock absorber assembly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
Do not deform or damage thecylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.
1. Shock absorber assembly
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Luggage hookTo use the luggage hook, pull it out as
shown.
To retract the luggage hook, push it
back to its original position.
WARNING
EWAT1032
Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the luggage hook.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 160 kg (353 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU15306
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 withthe 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. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the op-
erator in fulfilling the responsibility
of raising the sidestand before start-
ing off. Therefore, check this system
regularly and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function prop-
erly.
1. Luggage holder
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1. Sidestand
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