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Description
3-2
3
EAU63391
Right view
12 3 4
85 7
6
1. Spark arrester (page 7-12)
2. Seat (page 4-9)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3)
4. Air filter element (page 7-10)
5. Spark plug cap (page 7-7)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-8)
7. Brake pedal (page 4-3)
8. Kickstarter (page 4-8)
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Description
3-3
3
EAU63401
Controls and instruments
123 4
5
1. Engine stop switch (page 4-1)
2. Main switch (page 4-1)
3. Start switch (page 4-1)
4. Brake lever (page 4-2)
5. Throttle grip (page 7-14)
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
system. The main switch positions are
described below.
EAU10631ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
EAU45752OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10073
Never turn the key to “OFF” while
the vehicle is movin g, otherwise the
electrical systems will be switche d
off, which may result in loss of con-
trol or an acci dent.
EAU1234H
Han dle bar switches
Left
Ri ght
EAU12661En gine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12713Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 6-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
1. Start switch “ ”
1
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4
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Shift pe dal
This motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 4-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. Neutral is at the
bottom position.
EAU12892
Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
1. Shift pedal
1
1. Brake lever
1
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4
EAU12944
Brake ped al
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU13183
Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
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4
EAU13213
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean, d
ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some g asoline in your
eyes, see your doctor imme diately. If
g asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If gasoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
EAU50254
For Cana da
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 3.8 L (1.00 US gal, 0.84 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.5 L (0.13 US gal, 0.11 Imp.gal)
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4
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi-
um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
For Europe
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea
ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d ama ge to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs. Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
For Oceania an
d South Africa
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
3.8 L (1.00 US gal, 0.84 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 0.5 L (0.13 US gal, 0.11 Imp.gal)
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
3.8 L (1.00 US gal, 0.84 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 0.5 L (0.13 US gal, 0.11 Imp.gal)
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4 recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU13414
Fuel tank
breather hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1
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