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EBU18102Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.EBU34123Light switch “ / /OFF”
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the left and right
headlights (low beams) and the taillight. Set the
switch to “ ” to turn on the left and right head-
lights (high beams), the handlebar-mounted light
(YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ /
YFM70KPSJ), and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.NOTICEECB00046Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter will not have enough power to crank the
engine. If this should happen, remove the bat-
tery and recharge it. (See page 8-53.) EBU18171Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU18192Override switch “OVERRIDE” (YFM70KPXJ /
YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ)
Top speed is normally limited when operating in
differential gear lock. If conditions require more
engine power when riding forward, push and hold
this switch to override the differential gear lock
speed limiting function. (See page 4-12.) Releas-
ing the switch restores the speed limiting function.
While the override switch is pushed, the segments
of the speedometer digits will appear as shown in
the figure.
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8. Install the handlebar-mounted light cover as
shown, and then install the quick fasteners.
9. Adjust the handlebar-mounted light beam if necessary.
EBU25553Adjusting a headlight beamNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight
beam adjusting screw in direction (a). To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
1
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
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YFM70KPSJ
EBU25614Replacing the tail/brake light bulbIf the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder (to- gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise. 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.1. Handlebar-mounted light beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
1
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