2016 YAMAHA SR400 All

Instrument and control functions
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Kickstarter
To 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.
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Decompression lever
When 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 5-2.)
1. Kickstarter
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1. Decompression lever
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Instrument and control functions
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Seat
To 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.
TIP
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
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 the
maximum 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.
1. Bolt
1. Seat holder
2. Projection
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
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Instrument and control functions
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Ignition circuit cut-off system
The 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-of f system according
to the following procedure.
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Instrument and control functions
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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.
The neutral 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 clutch switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-25,
6-26
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-15,
6-17
Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary. 6-21
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary. 6-28
Brake and clutch
levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-28
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-29
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bol
ts and screws are properly
tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
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 correctly, have Yamaha dealer
check vehicle. 3-14
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important riding points
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 could cause an accident
or injury.
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TIP
This 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 starter
lever down to restart the engine.
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Operation and important riding points
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Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 3-15) 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.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. 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
ECA23270
If a warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to
“ON”, or if a warning light remains
on, see page 3-2 for the correspond-
ing warning light circuit check.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position. The neutral indicator
light should come on. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to check the elec-
trical circuit.
4. Completely close the throttle and apply the decompression lever.
5. Slowly push the kickstarter lever down until the starting mark shows
on the kick indicator. 6. Release the decompression lever,
release the kickstarter lever, and
then push the kickstarter lever
down forcefully to start the engine.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
1. Starting mark
2. Kick indicator
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Operation and important riding points
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shock of forced shifting.
EAU16682To start out and accelerate 1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
TIP
When shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
EAU16701To decelerate1. Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches
20 km/h (12 mph). If the engine is
about to stall or runs very roughly,
pull the clutch lever in and use the
brakes to stop the motorcycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The neutral indicator light should come
on.
EAU64120Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
Shift up points:
1st  2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd  3rd: 30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd  4th: 40 km/h (25 mph)
4th  5th: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Shift down points: 5th  4th: 35 km/h (22 mph)
4th  3rd: 25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd  2nd: 20 km/h (12 mph)
2nd  1st: 20 km/h (12 mph)
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