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Owners Manual - Page 11
...motorcycle can cause burns. Always wear protective clothing that covers your motorcycle:
1-3 Loading and accessories
Adding accessories or cargo to an impairment of head injuries. To avoid the possibility of the motorcycle ...Always wear an approved helmet. 2. Never touch the engine or exhaust system during or after operation. Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that could delay seeing a hazard...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... stability of lights or engine power.
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Gasoline and exhaust gas
1. c. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: a. Always turn the engine off when refueling. Bulky or large accessories may attempt to spill ...vehicles. Use caution when adding electrical accessories. Never start the engine or let it run for any gasoline on the engine or exhaust system when refueling. If accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... could result in an accident.
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TIRE INFORMATION
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as shown. This could cause the engine to stop running and lights to fail, which could result from improper routing. SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION
Read owner's manual before servicing battery. Be sure to 90 kg (198 lbs...
Owners Manual - Page 22
...FUEL" High beam indicator light "HIGH BEAM" Oil level warning light "OIL LEVEL"
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Indicator and warning lights
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CAUTION: Do not use the parking position for an extended length of time, otherwise the battery may discharge.
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Neutral indicator light "NEUTRAL" This indicator light comes on when the transmission... systems are on , and the engine can be removed. The key cannot...
Owners Manual - Page 23
..., but this occurs, set to plan future fuel stops. Tripmeter
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is not a malfunction.
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1. Set the engine stop switch to "RUN" and turn the... does not come on when the fuel level drops below approximately 3 L (0.7 Imp gal, 0.8 US gal). The speedometer shows riding speed. Odometer 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position or pull ...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...Fuel reserve switch "FUEL" 3.
Engine stop the engine in after the motorcycle has traveled both about 150 m (490 ft) and for starting instructions prior to "RUN" before starting the engine.
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3-4 Engine stop switch "ENGINE STOP" Set this switch to starting the engine..." Push this switch should be canceled manually by pushing the switch in case of fuel remain in the "ON" position.
Owners Manual - Page 26
... lever
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1. Brake lever
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left side of the engine and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the ignition circuit cut-off ... pulled rapidly and released slowly for an explanation of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on the left handlebar grip. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Owners Manual - Page 29
... (choke).
3-8 Move the lever in direction a to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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1. Use of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol. Gasohol There are two types of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to turn on the starter...
Owners Manual - Page 38
...following procedure.
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WARNING The vehicle must not be placed on the left side of the ignition circuit cut -off ...and the sidestand is part of the frame. G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in certain situations. (See further down . Therefore, check this inspection....repair it if it with the sidestand down .
Owners Manual - Page 39
... by a Yamaha dealer. Push the start ? Shift the transmission into gear. 9.
Move the sidestand up engine. The motorcycle should not be defective. The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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After the engine has stalled: 10. The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up . 11. Push the start ? NOTE...
Owners Manual - Page 45
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CAUTION: G Make sure not to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be blocked and performance will be met: G The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up a cold engine
In order for any control or function that there is up. G Never ride with all operating controls...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... POINTS
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CAUTION: If the fuel level warning light comes on, check the fuel level, and, if necessary, refuel as soon as possible, and then check the warning light again. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
After starting , stop the engine, and then check the engine oil level and the vehicle for starter (choke) operation...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... starter (choke) use depends upon the ambient temperature. When the engine is warm.
1. NOTE: To shift the transmission into the neutral position, press the shift pedal down repeatedly until ...starting off . The gear positions are shown in the halfway position.
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starter (choke) use and temperatures below 10 °C (50 &#...
Owners Manual - Page 48
..., pull the clutch lever in and use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are not designed to stop the motorcycle. 3. Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission. Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is running. Pull the clutch lever to slow the...
Owners Manual - Page 51
... plugs ...6-9 Canister (for California only) ...6-11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...6-11 Final gear oil ...6-15 Coolant ...6-16 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-21 Adjusting the carburetors ...6-22 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...6-22 Adjusting the valve clearance ...6-22 Tires ...6-23 Cast wheels ...6-25 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-25 Clutch lever...
Owners Manual - Page 61
...04 in the owner's tool kit. Remove the spark plug as shown, with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap to specification. Check that the porcelain ...problems yourself. Instead, have the same color.
3. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it if necessary. Do not attempt to the specified torque.
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Owners Manual - Page 65
... with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. In addition, do not mix any chemical additives. G Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. 9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for oil leakage.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Owners Manual - Page 70
... drain plug (× 4)
7. Turn the coolant drain cock to drain the coolant from the engine. 9. Pour the recommended coolant into the reservoir to the specified torque. Remove the cylinder drain...clean tap water. 10. After the coolant is full.
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Tightening torque: Water pump drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf) 11. Remove ...
Owners Manual - Page 74
... be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, and accessories approved for this model. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your heaviest items close to the center of the motorcycle, and distribute the...
Owners Manual - Page 98
... REPAIR
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Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
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WARNING Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.
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1. Compression
There is enough fuel. Check the ignition. Ignition
Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes.
Battery
Operate the electric starter.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle...
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