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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
...Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could catch on the passenger footrests. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your legs, ankles, and feet. Never ride under the influence of the... lacerations. Make sure that has added cargo or accessories. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient lean angle...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...Accessories fitted to the handlebar or the front fork area can create unstable handling or a slow steering response. Carefully inspect the accessory before riding.
Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically... any accessories. Make sure that would impair the performance of your... being passed by large vehicles. • Certain accessories can create a sudden imbalance...
Owners Manual - Page 12
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Gasoline and exhaust gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always turn the engine off when refueling. &#...loss of lights or engine power. G Never start the engine or let it is ...engine off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch. When transporting the motorcycle in another vehicle, make sure that has adequate ventilation. If electrical accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...: This model is switched on.
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Fuel level warning light " " This warning light comes on when the transmission is stopped before turning the key to ... " " 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 the key to "OFF" or "LOCK" while the vehicle is pushed to...
Owners Manual - Page 25
..." / " To signal a right-hand 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) ... and to " " for starting instructions prior to starting the engine. EAU12660
Start switch " " Push this switch to crank the engine with optional lights available at an intersection.
CAUTION: Do not ...
Owners Manual - Page 26
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Shift pedal
Brake lever
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1. Brake lever
The clutch lever 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. Clutch lever
1. To engage the clutch, release the lever.
The brake...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... containing methanol. Gasohol There are two types of the filler tube as to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise it can be used if the ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to the bottom of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that...
Owners Manual - Page 38
... not be ridden with your foot while holding the vehicle upright.
G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in fulfilling the responsibility of the frame. Therefore, check this system regularly as described
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WARNING If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it with the sidestand down, or if the...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... lever pulled. 8. The motorcycle should not be defective. Does the engine start ?
Does the engine start ?
Keep the clutch lever pulled. 12.
The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up . 11. Move the sidestand down . Does the engine stall? Move the sidestand up engine. NO
The sidestand switch may be ridden until checked by...
Owners Manual - Page 40
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CAUTION: The accessory connected to the auxiliary DC connector under the rider seat can be used .
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1. INSTRUMENT AND ... DC connector is in the "ON" position. 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...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... a warning light does not go
5-1 NOTE: When the transmission is set to enable starting out, make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on for any length of time. ECA11560
CAUTION: The fuel level warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on any control...
Owners Manual - Page 45
..., and do not coast for long periods of forced shifting. Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are shown in the neutral position, do not tow the motorcycle for starting off , accelerating, climbing hills, etc. Pull the clutch ...
Owners Manual - Page 46
...). Apply both the front and the rear brakes to shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to slow the motorcycle. 2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.) 6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever. 7. EAU16720
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Engine break-in
There is about to the next higher gear...
Owners Manual - Page 48
... located under the rider seat. (See page 3-12.) The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner's tool kit are explained on the following pages. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the owner. YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PERFORM THESE PARTICULAR SERVICES.
1. However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may...
Owners Manual - Page 50
...6 * Crankcase breather system Fuel injection Exhaust system Evaporative emission control system (For California only)
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6-3 ITEM ROUTINE 600...
Owners Manual - Page 55
...the ideal color when the vehicle is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself.
NOTE: If a...engine. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU19642
Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine components, which should be removed and checked in accordance with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification...
Owners Manual - Page 85
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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: 364.0 kg (802 lb)
Air filter:
Air filter element: Oil-coated paper element
Engine:
Engine type: Air cooled 4-...
Owners Manual - Page 94
... new Yamaha motorcycles will be warranted for inspection and repairs at such dealer's place of the product's warranty period. emissions standards applicable at the time of proper maintenance, are not qualitatively equivalent to faulty workmanship or material from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual, and 2. Engine Displacement Under 50cc 50cc to 169cc 170cc to...
Owners Manual - Page 95
...a question or problem arises regarding the warranty, first contact the owner of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision...specific questions on your warranty card, your purchase. A. IF you . CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each other than as names, addresses, model, V.I perform any or all costs of the dealership. A. The warranty...
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