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2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. 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 screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10682] EAU42486
Replacin
g the license plate
lig ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light
cover by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the license plate light unit up as shown. 3. Remove the license plate light
bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise, and then pulling it out.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out from the socket.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.1. License plate light cover
2. Bolt
1. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb socket
1. License plate light bulb
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6 6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise until it stops.
7. Place the license plate light unit in the original position, and then in-
stall the license plate light cover
by installing the bolts.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick rag , like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as 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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