OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
EAU16821
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU34322
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4000
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, be sure to replace
the engine oil, final transmission oil
and the oil filter element.
[ECA12932]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6000
r/min.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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EAU34492
TIPEngine air filters and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filters are equipped with disposable oil-coated paper elements, which must not be cleaned
with compressed air to avoid damaging them.
• The engine air filter elements need to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more fre-
quently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.21*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
22Final transmission
oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
• Change.√√√√√√
23*V-belt• Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12500 mi)]
24*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
25Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
26*Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√√
27*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAUM3021
Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, the condition of the spark plug
can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-16.)
3. Remove the rear storage com-
partment by removing the bolts.4. Remove the spark plug cap.
5. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light
tan (the ideal color when the vehi-
cle is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation.
1. Storage compartment
2. BoltZAUM1040
2
1
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrenchZAUM1025
1
ZAUM1026
1
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
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EAUM3031
Engine oil and oil filter ele-
mentThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart and when the oil change
indicator comes on.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and the maximum
level mark.
4. If the engine oil is not between the
tip of the dipstick and the maxi-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5…7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts. NOTICE:
When removing the oil filter ele-
ment cover, the compression
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstickZAUM102834
1
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
12
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5. Remove the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its gasket to drain
the oil from the final transmission
case.
6. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended final transmis-
sion oil. WARNING! Make surethat no foreign material enters
the final transmission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
[EWA11312]
8. Install the final transmission oil fill-
er cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM3043
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. Open the front storage compart-
ment A. (See page 3-16.)TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.3. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Final transmission oil drain bolt
4. GasketTightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
21
34
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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6 5. Lightly tap the V-belt case air filter
element to remove most of the
dust and dirt, and then blow out
the dirt with compressed air as
shown.
6. Check the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment for damage and replace it if
necessary.
7. Install the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment by installing the screws.
NOTICE: Make sure that the V-
belt filter element is properly
seated in its case.
[ECA12942]
8. Install the V-belt air filter case cov-
er by installing the screws.
9. Install the left air filter case cover.
10. Install the panel.
EAU21385
Checking the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Throttle grip free play
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EAUM3091
Replacing the fusesThe fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located be-
hind panel C. (See page 6-8.)TIPThe main fuse, which is in a different
and hard-to-reach location, must be
replaced by a Yamaha dealer.If a fuse for the individual circuits is
blown, replace it as follows.
1.
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do notuse a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15132]
TIP
tool kit. Use the tongs to remove and
install a fuse.
YP400R
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuseZAUM1058
11
2
1. Fuse boxZAUM1036
1
1. Radiator fan fuse
2. ECU fuse
3. Backup fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Headlight fuse
6. Ignition fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Hazard fuseZAUM1037
7
1
2
3
4
5
620 10
1020
1010 1010
7.57.5
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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.
EAU34242
Replacing a headlight bulbThis model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place it and, if necessary, adjust the
headlight beam.
1. Radiator fan fuse
2. ECU fuse
3. Backup fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Headlight fuse
6. Ignition fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Hazard fuse
9. ABS control unit fuse
10.ABS motor fuse
11.ABS solenoid fuseZAUM1129
10
10
10
20
30
30
7
7
11
1
2
3
4
56
20 1020
1010 1010
7.57.5
9
10
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP400RA 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP400RA 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
YP400RA 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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