Motorcycle User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Table of Contents
- Safety Information
- Description
- Instrument and Control Functions
- Pre-Operation Checks
- Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair
- Owner's tool kit
- Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
- General maintenance and lubrication chart
- Checking the spark plugs
- To change the engine oil
- Coolant
- Adjusting the throttle cable free play
- Tires
- Clutch lever free play
- Checking the front and rear brake pads
- Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels
- Checking and lubricating the cables
- Checking the steering
- Battery
- Replacing fuses
- Replacing a headlight bulb
- Troubleshooting
- Motorcycle Care and Storage
- Specifications
- Consumer Information
- Index
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
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WARNING
EWA10270
● Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
● Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
● Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
● The transmission is in the neutral
position.
● The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
WARNING
EWA10290
● Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-17.
● Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
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The oil level warning light, engine
trouble warning light and ABS warn-
ing light (for ABS models) should
come on for a few seconds, then go
off. If a warning light does not go off,
see page 3-2 for the corresponding
warning light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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