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EAU23284
Checking the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-37 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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EAU50211
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, a dminister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the 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 b attery.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 d iscon-
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
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
2
3
1
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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
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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
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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 battery damag e.
EAU59871
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
MT07
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuse box
3. Spare main fuse
4. Main fuse
2
3
4
1
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. Parking lighting fuse
8. Auxiliary fuse
9. Spare fuse
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
699
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6MT07A
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
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
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.
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-tem)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. ABS solenoid fuse
8. ABS motor fuse
9. Parking lighting fuse
10.Auxiliary fuse
11.ABS control unit fuse
12.Spare fuse
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
3
4
5
61212
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Auxiliary fuse:
2.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
MT07A 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: MT07A 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
MT07A 7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
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EAU59881
Replacing 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 damag e 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 g lass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the head light bul b
using 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 head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolt and washer on
each side. 2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, then remove the burnt-out bulb.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Bolt and washer1
1. Bolt and washer
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
11
2
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64. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit as shown, and then install the washer and
bolt on each side. 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU46405
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-33.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out of the socket.
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
2
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
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4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU24182
Tail/b rake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
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63. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU59890
Replacin
g the license plate
li g ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the nuts, washers
and collars, and then remove the
license plate light bulb socket (to-
gether with the bulb) by pulling it
out.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
install the license plate light unit by
installing the collars, washers and
nuts.
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
1. License plate light unit
2. Collar
3. Washer
4. Nut
5. License plate light bulb socket
1
22
53
4
3
4
1. License plate light bulb
1
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