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Owners Manual - Page 7
... ...3-19 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...4-1 Pre-operation check list ...4-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...5-1 Starting the engine ...5-1 Shifting ...5-2 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...6-1 Owner's tool kit ...6-1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...6-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... of fatalities from motorcycle accidents are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo or adding accessories to your legs, ankles, and feet. G Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they ... posture of head injuries. G Wear a face shield or goggles. G Never touch the engine or exhaust system during operation to your unprotected eyes could delay seeing a hazard. It is...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...this motorcycle. Since Yamaha cannot test all other accessories that would impair the performance of the opera-
1 G Never install accessories or carry cargo that may become unstable in ...Make sure to minimize imbalance or instability. Never attach any accessories. Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for the proper selection, installation and use on this...
Owners Manual - Page 12
The exhaust fumes are poisonous and may leak out of the fuel tank. Always operate your motorcycle in an area that it run..., note the following: • The engine and exhaust system may limit control ability, therefore, such accessories are not recommended. G
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Gasoline and exhaust gas G GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: • Always turn the engine off when refueling. • Take care...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... can be repeated until the malfunction is corrected: The fuel level warning light
Engine trouble warning light " " This warning light comes on or flashes when an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is switched on. Neutral indicator light " " This indicator light comes on when the transmission is also equipped with a selfdiagnosis device for an explanation...
Owners Manual - Page 27
...engine with a clutch switch, which is pushed, but this switch to " " to stop switch " / " Set this switch to " " before starting the engine.
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Engine stop the engine...
1. The clutch lever is used to perform selections in after it has returned to set...vehicle is located at an intersection. "RESET" switch This switch is stuck. The lever should be canceled manually...
Owners Manual - Page 28
..., pull the lever toward the handlebar grip. Brake pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is on the right side of the 5-speed constant-mesh transmission equipped on the brake pedal.
3-8 To apply the rear brake, press down . NOTE: Use your toes or heel to...
Owners Manual - Page 30
...: Use only unleaded gasoline. If
3-10 Use of 91 or higher. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to the catalytic converters.
G Never park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
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Catalytic converters
This vehicle is hot after operation. Gasohol containing ethanol can cause damage to the exhaust...
Owners Manual - Page 37
...FUNCTIONS
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Sidestand
The sidestand is noted, have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it with the sidestand down, or if the ...down . EWA10250
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WARNING The vehicle must not be ridden with your foot while holding the vehicle upright. Therefore, check this ...has the following procedure. G It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is part of ...
Owners Manual - Page 38
...: 10. Move the sidestand up . 7.
Turn the key on . 3. Keep the clutch lever pulled. 8.
Does the engine start switch. YES
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The clutch switch may be defective. The system is turned on . 4. Shift the transmission into gear. 9. Move the sidestand up . 11. Push the start ? The motorcycle should not be ridden until...
Owners Manual - Page 39
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.
3-19 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Auxiliary DC connector
WARNING ...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... their functions before riding.
Always make sure that you do so will crank when pushing the start the engine after a turnover, be met: G The transmission is adequate ventilation. ECA11560
CAUTION: The fuel level warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on page 3-17.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... light does not go off, see page 3-2 for starting off . NOTE: If the engine fails to preserve the battery. Never accelerate hard when the engine is in the illustration. Shifting
1. OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
off . Shift the transmission into the neutral position, press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it .
5-2 NOTE: When...
Owners Manual - Page 45
... the clutch while changing gears to avoid damaging the engine, transmission, and drive train, which are shown in the table below. The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is almost completely stopped.
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4. Shift the transmission into first gear. Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission. Pull the clutch lever to the next higher gear...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... obligation of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that 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 do not have...
Owners Manual - Page 49
...fuel hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check condition. • Adjust gap and clean. • Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months. • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine...the emission control system
INITIAL No. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Periodic maintenance chart for damage. • Replace any...perform the service.
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Owners Manual - Page 53
...months 30 months
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Control cables
• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil SAE 10W-30 thoroughly. • Check operation and free play. • Adjust...skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
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NOTE: G The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. G Hydraulic brake service • After disassembling the...
Owners Manual - Page 66
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Tires (For cast wheel models)
To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe operation, note the following: Tire air pressure Always check and adjust the tire pressure before operating the motorcycle. EWA11010
WARNING Tire inflation pressure should be adjusted according to total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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Owners Manual - Page 102
... U.S. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer the warranty from defects in warranty repairs will be charged for the period of any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to normal wear or routine maintenance. hereby warrants that the vehicle is...
Owners Manual - Page 103
... not operate or maintain my new motorcycle exactly as described in the Owner's and Service Manual. Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is expected to second owners? Is the warranty transferable to : 1. Yes. The unit has to be void or cancelled if I perform any authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer within the continental United States. Since all first...
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