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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 ...6-18 Accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to maintain control of the motorcycle is not suitable for off-road use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle.
... when riding a motorcycle that other drugs. It is changed. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your motorcycle can adversely affect stability and handling if the ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... motorcycle. Make sure that would impair the performance of your motorcycle. G Never install accessories or carry cargo that accessories and cargo are added to the handlebar or... accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and use on both sides of non-Yamaha accessories....
Owners Manual - Page 12
Use caution when adding electrical accessories.
Always operate your motorcycle in another vehicle, make sure that has adequate ventilation. When transporting the motorcycle in an area that it may fall over , gasoline may leak out of the fuel tank. If the motorcycle should swallow any length of time in a place where pedestrians or children...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...of the headlight is switched on when the transmission is in the neutral position. If this ...Engine trouble warning light " " High beam indicator light " " Turn signal indicator light " " Oil level warning light " " Fuel ...vehicle.
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oil level warning light will be on a level surface and positioned upright, otherwise the fuel level warning light may flicker when riding on when the fuel...
Owners Manual - Page 22
...the " " or " " side of the currently selected display mode. If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it by pushing the " " or " " side of the "SELECT" switch, and then push ...a tripmeter, select it will return to avoid engine damage. When the hour digits start flashing.
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CAUTION: If the display indicates an error code, the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in ...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... lights can also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in the odometer, tripmeter and clock mode of the multi-function meter unit. NOTE: The self-canceling system only operates when the vehicle is used to perform selections in after the vehicle
Engine stop switch " / " Set this switch to " " to perform selections in case of the...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... shift down. The brake lever is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on the left side of the engine and is located at the left handlebar grip. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Clutch lever
Shift pedal
Brake lever
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Owners Manual - Page 27
... spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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CAUTION: Use only unleaded gasoline.
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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 31
G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is still down .
G It prevents starting 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. Periodically check the operation of the...
Owners Manual - Page 32
... switch. YES
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The clutch switch may be defective. The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up . 7. Turn the key on . 3. Does the engine start switch. Move the sidestand up engine.
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With the engine still running: 6. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5.
Keep the clutch lever pulled. 12.
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The sidestand switch...
Owners Manual - Page 36
... than 10 seconds on for any length of the following conditions must be met: G The transmission is adequate ventilation. Turn the key to enable starting, one attempt.
Start the engine by pushing the start switch, wait a few seconds, then go off, see page 3-2 for...
CAUTION: The following warning lights should be on page 3-14. G Oil level warning light G Fuel level warning light
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Owners Manual - Page 37
... quickly responds to disengage the clutch. 2. Neutral position
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Shifting gears lets you control the amount of time with the transmission in the illustration.
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...
Owners Manual - Page 38
... brakes to slow the motorcycle. 2. The various parts in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). If the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on . Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is never a more important period in the...
Owners Manual - Page 40
... CLEANER AIR, BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PERFORM THESE PARTICULAR SERVICES.
1. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
Owner's tool kit
The owner's tool kit is an obligation of the owner. However, additional...
Owners Manual - Page 42
...; Replace if necessary. √
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Spark plugs
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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 49
...problems yourself. Check each spark plug is a medium-tolight tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. Specified spark plug: NGK/LMAR7A-9 Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 in the engine have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle... and replace it to specification. Remove the spark plug... PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Install the spark plug...tool kit, ...
Owners Manual - Page 52
... dealer check the vehicle. 10.
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
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In order to the specified torque. Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase.
6-13 Do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Recommended engine oil: See...
Owners Manual - Page 91
... occurs first 30,000 km (18,641 miles) or five years, whichever occurs first
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. An inspection and registration fee will , free of parts or accessories that time for this service. Engine Displacement Under 50cc 50cc to 169cc 170cc to certain stated limitations. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED...
Owners Manual - Page 92
...If a question or problem arises regarding the warranty, first contact the owner of your motorcycle model name, V.I do recommend, however, that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. A. Since all costs of a safetyrelated defect and recall. No. CUSTOMER SERVICE If your dealer for his setup, service and warranty repair work. This list is in the Owner's and Service Manual. Mail to...
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