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Owners Manual - Page 7
...10 Fuel tank cap ...3-10 Fuel ...engine ...5-1 Shifting ...5-2 Engine break-in ...5-3 Parking ...5-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...6-1 Owner's tool kit...Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...6-9 Transfer case oil ...6-12 Air filter element ...6-13 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-13 Valve clearance ...6-13 Tires ...6-14 Cast wheels ...6-15 Accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...may cause severe personal injury. The use only. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient lean... of fatalities from motorcycle accidents are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo or adding accessories to your motorcycle can adversely affect stability and handling if the weight distribution of the motorcycle is...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... and cargo restraints frequently. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and use on both sides of your motorcycle. Wind may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles. • Certain accessories can create unstable handling or a slow steering response. These accessories may attempt to the...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...fuel tank. If any length of time in the vicinity of gasoline vapor, or allow gasoline to get into your eyes, see your motorcycle in another vehicle, make sure that has adequate ventilation. G
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Always turn the engine.... Use caution when adding electrical accessories. The exhaust fumes are poisonous ... exhaust gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always turn the engine off when...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...Engine trouble warning light " " Fuel level warning light " "
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Turn signal indicator lights " " and " " The corresponding indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.
3-2 If the warning light does not come on when the transmission...Make sure that the vehicle is stopped before turning the key to "OFF" or "LOCK" while the vehicle is defective, the ...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...to the center position.
However, the turn signal lights can be canceled manually by pushing the switch in after the vehicle has traveled both about 150 m (490 ft) and for optional lights...the starter. NOTE: The self-canceling system only operates when the vehicle is turned to starting the engine. Engine stop the engine in either light, otherwise the headlight fuse may blow or the...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... cut-off system. (See page 3-16.)
The shift pedal is located at the left side of the engine and is used in combination with a clutch switch, which is part of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on the left handlebar grip. The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... gal) (3.74 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel level warning light comes on the hot engine. Gasohol containing methanol is sufficient fuel in the tank. CAUTION: Use only unleaded gasoline. Use of unleaded fuel will cause severe damage to the exhaust system. Fill the fuel tank to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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Owners Manual - Page 33
...the following procedure. G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is not ...repair it if it with the sidestand down, or if the sidestand cannot be ridden with your foot while holding the vehicle upright.
Therefore, check this system regularly as described
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WARNING If a malfunction is still down. G It prevents starting when the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 34
.... NO
The sidestand switch may be defective. The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up engine.
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With the engine still running: 6. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
With the engine turned off: 1. Shift the transmission into gear. 9. Move the sidestand up . 11. Does the engine stall? Move the sidestand up . 7. The motorcycle should not be defective...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... to the auxiliary DC connector under the rider seat can be used . 3
1. Auxiliary DC connector
A 12-V accessory connected to the auxiliary DC connector should not be used when the key is not being used with the engine turned off, and the load must never exceed 36 W (3 A), otherwise the battery may discharge.
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Owners Manual - Page 39
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5-1 Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that there is up . ECA11560
CAUTION: The fuel level warning light and engine trouble warning light should be met: G The transmission is set to preserve the battery. NOTE: If the engine fails to the procedure described on for any one attempt. 5
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Owners Manual - Page 40
..., etc. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch lever slowly.
5-2 Never accelerate hard when the engine is running. Pull the clutch lever to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are shown in the neutral position, do not tow the motorcycle for long periods of forced...
Owners Manual - Page 41
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
4. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (16 mi/h). NOTE: Always shift gears at the same time, quickly pull the clutch lever in engine overheating must be avoided.
For this period, prolonged full-throttle...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PERFORM THESE PARTICULAR SERVICES.
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Owner's tool kit
WARNING If you are not ...or repair of preventive maintenance and minor repairs. Owner's tool kit
The owner's tool kit is located under the rider seat. (See page 3-12.) The service information included in this manual and...
Owners Manual - Page 45
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Spark plugs
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Valve clearance
Every 16000 mi (25000 km)
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Crankcase breather system Fuel injection Exhaust system Evaporative emission control system (For California only)
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
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Owners Manual - Page 50
...specification.
Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 in the engine should have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Do not attempt to -light tan (the ideal color when the vehicle...should be a medium-to diagnose such problems yourself. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be replaced. If any spark ...
Owners Manual - Page 80
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Engine oil:
Type: YAMALUBE 4 (20W40) or SAE20W40 Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA Engine oil... reduction ratio: 37/30 × 70/31 (2.785) Transmission type: Constant mesh 5-speed Operation: Left foot operation Gear...Weight:
With oil and fuel: 340.0 kg (750 lb)
Air filter:
Air filter element: Oil-coated paper element
Engine:
Engine type: Air cooled 4-...
Owners Manual - Page 89
... Motor Corporation, U.S.A. DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY, any authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer will, free of sale with no mileage limitation. b) Installation of each subsequent purchaser of parts or accessories that are not covered by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from defects in effect, this service. Give notice to an authorized Yamaha motorcycle...
Owners Manual - Page 90
... selling dealer at the time of a safetyrelated defect and recall. The customer's responsibility includes all of the recommended maintenance shown in the Owner's Manual instead of the existing warranty can be "voided" or "cancelled." A. Specific examples include: Running the machine out of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, and oil, oil filters...
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