Instrument and control functions
4-3
4
EAU12944
Brake ped al
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU13183
Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the rad iator cap when the engine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the rad iator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
W ait until the engine
has cooled.
Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant le vel is
OK.
Check the coolant
le vel in the radiator.There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant le vel is
lo w.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Ha ve a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine o verheats again,
ha ve a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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