2016 YAMAHA XENTER 150 tow

Instrument and control functions
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Handlebar switchesLeft
Right
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
throttle grip.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
As this system is mechanical, addition-
al free play can be felt in the front brake
lever when the rear brake lever is being
applied. See “Rear brake lever” for de-
tailed information on the unified brake
system.
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Start switch “ ”
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1. Front brake lever
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Instrument and control functions
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Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pulling the rear brake lever, the
rear brake and a portion of the front
brake are applied. For full braking per-
formance, apply both brake levers si-
multaneously.TIP
As the unified brake system is me-
chanical, additional free play can
be felt in the front brake lever when the rear brake lever is being
pulled.
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The unified brake system does not
function when the front brake isapplied alone.
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Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-11.)
2. Turn the fuel tank cap counter- clockwise and pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening and turn it clockwise
until the “ ” marks on the cap and
rubber mat are aligned.
2. Close the seat.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
1. Rear brake lever
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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Match marks
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Operation and important riding points
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than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt.
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Starting offTIPBefore starting off, allow the engine towarm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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Acceleration and decelerationThe speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase the
speed, turn the throttle grip in direction
(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throt-
tle grip in direction (b).
(a)
(b)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment6-34
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Engine overheating
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily
used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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