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6
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Trou bleshootin g chartsStartin g pro blems or poor en gine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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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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IndexAAir filter element .................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-24
Brake light switches.............................. 6-24
Brake pedal........................................... 3-16
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-37CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack................................... 6-27EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-13 Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-14
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system........................................ 3-27
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-14
Hazard switch....................................... 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-36
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-28
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-27MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................6-3
Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .........................3-8
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-14RRear view mirrors ..................................3-22SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-20
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-15
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-24
Sidestand ..............................................3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-31
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-12
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-14
Steering, checking ................................6-33
Storage ...................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-32
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