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Owners Manual - Page 7
... Fuel tank cap ...3-5 Fuel ...3-6 Catalytic converter ...3-7 Fuel ...engine ...5-1 Starting a warm engine ...5-2 Shifting ...5-3 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...6-1 Owner's tool kit...engine idling speed ...6-16 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-16 Valve clearance ...6-17 Tires ...6-17 Spoke wheels ...6-20 Accessories...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... after operation. G Wear a face shield or goggles. Make sure that has added cargo or accessories. G
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Protective apparel The majority of the motorcycle is the single most critical factor...; Never carry a passenger unless he or she can
cause burns. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to your motorcycle:
1-2 The posture of the operator and passenger...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... create instability due to the handlebar or the front fork area can create a sudden imbalance. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and use on both sides of your motorcycle. If accessories are securely attached to the motorcycle before using it does not in any way reduce ground...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...see your clothes. Use caution when adding electrical accessories. G
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Gasoline and exhaust gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always turn the engine off when refueling. • Take care not ...8226; The engine and exhaust system may be hot, therefore, park the motorcycle in another vehicle, make sure that it could cause a dangerous loss of lights or engine power.
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Owners Manual - Page 20
... future fuel stops.
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1. 2. 3. 4. The speedometer shows riding speed. High beam indicator light " " Turn signal indicator light " Neutral indicator light " " Engine trouble ... warning light does not come on .
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Engine trouble warning light " " This warning light comes on when the transmission is defective.
When this occurs, have a ...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... the horn.
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Horn switch " " Press this switch to " " to crank the engine with a self-canceling system, the turn signal lights can also be canceled manually by pushing the switch in case of an emergency, such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is moving, so that the turn signal...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... slowly for smooth clutch operation. The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle.
To engage the clutch, release the lever. Shift pedal
The clutch lever...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... containing ethanol can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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Catalytic converter
This vehicle is hot after operation. Use of leaded gasoline will not flow.
G Never park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as follows and shown in this position when the engine is not recommended by Yamaha because it . INSTRUMENT...
Owners Manual - Page 32
...switch and neutral switch) has the following procedure. G It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is not pulled.
Periodically check the operation of ...engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is up, but the sidestand is noted, have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly. G It prevents starting when the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... be defective. The system is most reliable if performed with a warmed-up engine. Does the engine stall? Does the engine start switch.
Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on . 4. YES
With the engine still running: 6. Move the sidestand up . 7. INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
With the engine turned off: 1. Shift the transmission into gear. 9. Keep the clutch...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... a cold engine
In order for any one of time. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that the sidestand is in the neutral position. Before starting attempt should be met: G The transmission is up . NOTE: When the transmission is adequate ventilation. Turn the starter (choke) on or flashes
5-1 Turn the fuel cock lever...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... and gradually release the clutch lever. 7. Always use the clutch while changing gears to shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to avoid damaging the engine, transmission,
To start out and accelerate 1. Shift the transmission into the neutral position, press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its...
Owners Manual - Page 40
... stall or runs very roughly, pull the clutch lever in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi).
Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle. 2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is never a more important period in...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... YOUR VEHICLE IS IMPORTANT IN ORDER TO ENJOY LONG, PLEASURABLE SERVICE. The most efficient condition possible. THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR, BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to assist you .
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Owners Manual - Page 44
...and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service. 6-3
ITEM ROUTINE 600 mi (1000 ...Fuel line Fuel filter
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Replace. • Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine... adjust engine idle ...
Owners Manual - Page 50
... panel in the owner's tool kit.
6-9 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on each spark plug is a medium-tolight tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally). 2.
Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to diagnose such problems yourself. Remove the spark...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires (i.e., when the temperature of your motorcycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires. To prevent this model. Tires
To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of the tires equals the ambient temperature). PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Owners Manual - Page 92
... to http://www.safercar.gov; To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury... become involved in individual problems between you may order a recall and remedy campaign. CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Reporting safety defects
If you believe that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free ...
Owners Manual - Page 96
...accessories that it is designed, built, and equipped so as to any and all U.S. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from the factory. Give notice to faulty workmanship or material from this warranty... as specified in warranty repairs will be to original...Manual, and 2. hereby warrants that the vehicle is free from the date of sale with no mileage limitation. MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY...
Owners Manual - Page 97
...machine itself. Mail to any specific questions on operation or maintenance, please contact your motorcycle model name, V.I perform any important information such as described in the Owner's Manual? A. May I .N. (frame number), dealer number (or dealer's name) as towing or transportation due to repair of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages...
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