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Owners Manual - Page 7
... Fuel tank cap ...3-9 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 ...6-11 Coolant ...6-14 Replacing the air filter element ...6-15 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-16 Valve clearance ...6-16 Tires ...6-17 Cast wheels ...6-19 Accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... for onroad use . G Always wear an approved helmet. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to maintain control of alcohol or other motorists can firmly...that has added cargo or accessories.
Wind in your motorcycle can
cause burns.
Modifications may cause severe personal injury. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your unprotected...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...accessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles. • Certain accessories can create a sudden imbalance. Since Yamaha cannot test all other accessories that would impair the performance... provided under "Loading" when mounting accessories. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...motorcycle in another vehicle, make sure that has adequate ventilation. G
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Always turn the engine off before leaving...gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always turn the engine off when refueling. • Take care not to get into your eyes, see your doctor immediately. Use caution when adding electrical accessories... length of the fuel tank. G Never start the engine or let it ...
Owners Manual - Page 20
...light " Engine trouble warning light " " High beam indicator light " " Turn signal indicator light " " Oil level warning light " " Fuel level ...vehicle must be repeated until the malfunction is corrected: The
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Fuel level warning light " " This warning light comes on when the fuel..." " This indicator light comes on when the transmission is also equipped with a self-diagnosis device for...
Owners Manual - Page 23
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CAUTION: If the display indicates an error code, the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage. If the odometer/tripmeter/clock display indicates any of the... and the "RESET" switch together for various electrical circuits.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it by pushing the " " or " " side of the "SELECT" switch to switch...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...perform selections in case of the multi-function meter unit. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Right has traveled both about 150 m (490 ft) and for detailed information. EAU41700
The engine...This switch is moving, so that the turn signal lights can also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in after the vehicle
Engine stop switch " / " Set this model is equipped with the starter.
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Owners Manual - Page 26
...engage the clutch, release the lever. The brake 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...pedal
Brake lever
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1. Brake lever
The clutch lever is part of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. NOTE: Use your toes or heel to shift up and your toes to...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... brand or premium unleaded fuel. The use of leaded gasoline will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
CAUTION: Use only... If
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WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise it can be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole and to fill the tank to the ...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... in gear and the sidestand is still down . G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled, but the clutch lever is noted, have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly.
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WARNING If a malfunction is not pulled. EAU15312
Ignition circuit cut...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... OK. Move the sidestand up . 11. YES
After the engine has stalled: 10.
The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up engine.
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With the engine still running: 6. Move the sidestand down . 2. Keep the clutch lever pulled. 12.
Move the sidestand down . Shift the transmission into gear. 9.
Push the start ? Move the sidestand up...
Owners Manual - Page 38
...3-15. G Oil level warning light G Fuel level warning light
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Start the engine by pushing the start the engine or operate it could contact the ground and...If the sidestand is adequate ventilation. NOTE: When the transmission is in the neutral position. OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting the engine
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WARNING
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Become thoroughly familiar with...
Owners Manual - Page 39
.... Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch lever slowly.
5-2 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 coast for long periods of its travel, and then slightly raise it quickly...
Owners Manual - Page 40
... (1000 mi).
Follow the same procedure when shifting to slow the motorcycle. 2. Since the engine is almost completely stopped. Apply both the front and the rear brakes to the next higher ...or any condition that might result in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). Shift the transmission into the neutral position.) 6. The neutral indicator light should...
Owners Manual - Page 42
..., BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Safety is located under the rider seat. (See page 3-11.) The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner's tool kit are intended to perform certain maintenance work , have a Yamaha dealer...
Owners Manual - Page 44
...; Replace if necessary. √
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Spark plugs
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Replace.
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Replace.
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Valve clearance 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 54
... leakage. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. Do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher.
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In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of the recommended engine oil, and then install and...
Owners Manual - Page 58
...MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe operation, note the following precautions in tire damage, loss of your motorcycle, you should be adjusted according to total weight of the tire equals the ambient air temperature. Tire inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted when the temperature of cargo, rider, passenger, and accessories (windshield...
Owners Manual - Page 93
... for this warranty. emissions standards applicable at such dealer's place of proper maintenance, are not qualitatively equivalent to faulty workmanship or material from defects in effect, this service. Box 6555 Cypress, California 90630
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9-7 CONSUMER INFORMATION
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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from the date of parts or accessories that it...
Owners Manual - Page 94
..., operating the machine with federal law.
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9-8 Q. Specific examples include: Running the machine out of the existing warranty can be void or cancelled if I perform any later date. 3. What costs are a qualified mechanic and follow the procedures specified in the Owner's Manual instead of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, and oil, oil...
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