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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

5-5

EAU17212

Parking

When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.

WARNING

EWA10310

●

Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.

●

Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle

may overturn.

CAUTION:

ECA10380

Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass or

other flammable materials.

Summary of Contents for tmax XP500A

Page 1: ...4B5 28199 E1 XP500A OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Feb 2006 Mar 2007 te un 2005 MC 292 Japan EAU26944 ...

Page 3: ...maha a reputation for dependability ghly so as to enjoy all advantages of your XP500A The owner s manual pect and maintain your scooter but also in how to safeguard yourself and help keep your scooter in the best possible condition If you have any fur maha dealer easant rides So remember to put safety first ...

Page 4: ...crepancies between your scooter and rning this manual please consult your Yamaha dealer EWA12410 ND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER without notice Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter ates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to key...

Page 5: ...MATION EAU10200 XP500A OWNER S MANUAL 7 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd t edition November 2007 All rights reserved printing or unauthorized use ut the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd s expressly prohibited Printed in Japan ...

Page 6: ... 18 Valve clearance 6 19 Tires 6 19 Cast wheels 6 21 Front and rear brake lever free play 6 21 Adjusting the rear brake lock lever cable 6 22 Checking the front and rear brake pads 6 22 Checking the brake fluid level 6 23 Changing the brake fluid 6 24 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable 6 25 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers 6 25 Checking and lubricating the centerstand ...

Page 7: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 8: ...id riding in another motorist s blind spot Many accidents involve inexperi enced operators In fact many op erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur rent driver s license Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your scooter to other qualified opera tors Know your skills and limits Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident We recommend tha...

Page 9: ...d feet ssengers should also observe e above precautions cations ations made to this scooter not approved by Yamaha or the removal of original equipment may render the scooter unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury Modifications may also make your scooter illegal to use Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your scooter can adversely affect stability and handling if th...

Page 10: ...ight as possible and hould be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may eriously affect the stability of he scooter due to aerodynamic effects Wind may attempt to lift the scooter or the scooter may become unstable in cross winds These accessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain accessories can dis place the operator from his or her normal r...

Page 11: ...cause the scooter could slide Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet surface Slow down as you approach a cor ner or turn Once you have com pleted a turn accelerate slowly Be careful when passing parked cars A driver might not see you and open a door in your path Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road construction sites and manhole covers be come extremely slippery when wet ...

Page 12: ...1 5 ...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 1 ...

Page 14: ...2 1 EAU10410 3 5 10 9 8 7 6 11 1 4 2 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 6 11 10 Engine oil level check window page 6 11 11 Oil filter cartridge page 6 11 ...

Page 15: ...DESCRIPTION 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU10420 2 6 5 7 3 4 ...

Page 16: ...EAU10430 5 4 7 8 9 12 10 6 11 9 Front brake lever page 3 12 10 Throttle grip page 6 18 11 Front storage compartment B page 3 19 12 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 13 Front storage compartment A page 3 19 ...

Page 17: ...tering is required e if a new standard key is ade or all keys are lost the en e immobilizer system must be placed Therefore it is highly commended to use either andard key and keep the code re registering key in a safe place Do not submerse any key in wa ter Do not expose any key to exces sively high temperatures Do not place any key close to magnets this includes but not limited to products such ...

Page 18: ... light and auxiliary lights come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed NOTE The headlights come on automatically when the engine is started and stay on until the key is turned to OFF or the sidestand is moved down EAU10660 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAU10680 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved T...

Page 19: ... corresponding indicator light flash es when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU11080 High beam indicator light This indicator light comes on when the 1 Turn signal indicator lights and 2 High beam indicator light 3 Anti lock Brake System ABS warning light 4 Immobilizer system indicator light 5 Engine trouble warning light 1 3 1 2 4 5 ABS ...

Page 20: ...y come on ccelerating the engine with the on its centerstand but this t indicate a malfunction EAU38620 Immobilizer system indicator light The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the indicator light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit When the key is turned to OFF and 30 seconds have pass...

Page 21: ... the fuel gauge needle eep once across the fuel level and then return to E Empty in o test the electrical circuit The moves towards E as the fuel decreases When the needle s the red zone approximately 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal re the fuel tank If this occurs re soon as possible allow the fuel tank to empty itself completely gauge zone 1 ...

Page 22: ...t is ated EAU44963 Multi function display WARNING EWA12311 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi function display 1 Tachometer 2 Tachometer red zone 3 V belt replacement indicator V BELT 4 Odometer tripmeters 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 23: ... the SELECT and ESET buttons hen the key is turned to ON all the display segments of the ulti function display will appear e after the other and then disap ar in order to test the electrical circuits Tachometer The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range CAUTION ECA10031 Do not operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 8250 r m...

Page 24: ...eter and odometer modes in wing order F Trip Trip A Trip B OIL Trip V BELT Trip Odo To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT button until F Trip Trip A or Trip B is displayed While F Trip Trip A or Trip B is dis played push the RESET button for at least one second If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually it will reset itself automatically and the display will return to ...

Page 25: ...change indicator does not me on have a Yamaha dealer eck the electrical circuit V belt replacement indicator V BELT This indicator flashes every 20000 km 12500 mi when the V belt needs to be replaced After changing the V belt reset the V belt replacement indicator To reset the V belt replacement indicator select it by pushing the SELECT button until V BELT Trip is displayed and then push the RESET...

Page 26: ...ure there are no other immobi ys close to the main switch and eep more than one immobilizer the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key...

Page 27: ...the headlight EAU12400 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12460 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re switch PASS mer switch signal switch switch 1 2 3 4 1 Engine stop switch 2 Hazard switch 3 Start switch 1 2 3 ...

Page 28: ...s for an ed length of time with the en t running otherwise the bat y discharge EAU44910 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull this lever toward the handle bar grip The front brake lever is equipped with a position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the front brake lever and the handlebar grip turn the adjust ing dial...

Page 29: ... lever is equipped with a n adjusting dial To adjust the e between the rear brake lever e handlebar grip turn the adjust while holding the rear brake le shed away from the handlebar Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the mark on the rear brake le ver brake lever e lever position adjusting dial mark nce between brake lever and ebar grip 1 3 2 ...

Page 30: ...rol system which acts on the front and rear brakes independently The ABS securely controls wheel lockup during emergency braking on changing road surfaces and under various weather conditions thereby maximizing tire ad hesion and performance while provid ing a smooth braking action The ABS is monitored by an ECU Electronic Control Unit which will have recourse to manual braking if a malfunction oc...

Page 31: ...uipped in the hubs may be damaged result improper performance of the ystem EAU13174 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap 1 Open the lid by pulling the lever up 2 Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise The lock will be re leased and the fuel tank cap can be removed wheel hub wheel hub 1 Opening lever 2 Lid 1 2 ...

Page 32: ... is sufficient fuel in the tank Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown WARNING EWA10880 Do not overfill the fuel tank oth erwise it may overflow when the fuel warms up and expands Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en gine CAUTION ECA10070 Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since 1 Fuel tank filler tube 2 Fuel level 2 1 ...

Page 33: ...e ed to prevent a fire hazard or damages e only unleaded gasoline e use of leaded gasoline will use unrepairable damage to e catalytic converter ver park the vehicle near pos ble fire hazards such as grass other materials that easily rn o not allow the engine to idle o long EAU13932 Seat To open the seat 1 Place the scooter on the center stand 2 Insert the key into the main switch and then turn it...

Page 34: ...e ough the buckle on the helmet ap as shown and then hook the ble loop over the helmet holder curely close the seat WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident To release the helmet from the hel met holder Open the seat remove the helmet holding cable from the helmet holder and the helmet...

Page 35: ...tems in these compartments Rear storage compartment A helmet can be stored in the rear stor age compartment under the seat See page 3 17 To store a helmet in the rear storage compartment place the helmet upside down with the front fac ing the left side ge compartment opening lever storage compartment B ge compartment lid 1 2 1 1 Storage compartment lid 1 ...

Page 36: ...ompartment in a stic bag not keep anything valuable breakable in the storage com tment not leave the seat open for extended period of time oth wise the light may cause the tery to discharge ON ECA16090 aded area is not a storage rtment To prevent damaging at hinges do not place any n this area ARNING EWA11241 not exceed the load limit of g 11 lb for the rear storage compartment Do not exceed the m...

Page 37: ...5301 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright NOTE The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridde...

Page 38: ...vents starting when the side nd is up but neither brake is ap d prevents starting when either ke is applied but the sidestand till down uts the running engine when the estand is moved down ally check the operation of the circuit cut off system according llowing procedure ARNING EWA10250 alfunction is noted have a a dealer check the system be ing ...

Page 39: ...y be defective The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The brake switch may be defective The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may be defective The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer ...

Page 40: ...osure to the elements Any damage fluid leakage or loss ces Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec e he vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short worth the time involved EWA11150 ot working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating ...

Page 41: ...pecified level em for leakage 6 15 ve Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system or wear ry reservoir commended brake fluid to specified level stem for leakage 6 21 6 22 6 23 ve Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system or wear ry reservoir commended brake fluid to specified level stem for leakage 6 21 6 22 6 23 ration is smooth ay Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable 6 18 6 25 ...

Page 42: ...epth 6 19 6 21 ation is smooth ing points if necessary 6 25 ation is smooth ecessary 6 26 uts bolts and screws are properly tightened gnition circuit cut off system e have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 3 21 CHECKS PAGE ...

Page 43: ... 4 for engine break in in structions prior to operating the ve hicle for the first time In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting the side stand must be 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 22 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the key to ON and make...

Page 44: ...hand and holding the grab bar with your right hand push the scooter off the centerstand 2 Sit astride the seat and then ad just the rear view mirrors 3 Switch the turn signals on 4 Check for oncoming traffic and then slowly turn the throttle grip on the right in order to take off 5 Switch the turn signals off 1 Grab bar 1 ...

Page 45: ...denly especially when leaning over to one side otherwise the scooter may skid or overturn Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road con struction sites and manhole covers become extremely slip pery when wet Therefore slow down when approaching such areas and cross them with cau tion Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult Ride slowly down a hill as brak ing down...

Page 46: ... full throt ation or any condition that might n engine overheating must be EAU36530 km 0 600 mi prolonged operation above min 600 km 600 1000 mi prolonged operation above min ON ECA11281 000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge or element re placed 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally CAUTION ECA10310 Keep the engine spe...

Page 47: ...RATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 48: ...nder the seat See page 3 17 The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly NOTE If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular...

Page 49: ...ODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 50: ... starting from 10000 km 6000 mi rmed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools data and technical E JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi cks or Every 40000 km 24000 mi vel age Whenever worn to the limit vel age Whenever worn to the limit ...

Page 51: ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 mage Every 4 years amage for ness or steer Every 20000 km 12000 mi bolts y tight grease grease r oil ock E JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi ...

Page 52: ...hes le for Every 5000 km 3000 mi vehi Every 3 years kage When the V belt replacement indicator flashes every 20000 km 12000 mi e play free p E JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi ...

Page 53: ...AU18680 sposable oil coated paper element which must not be cleaned with com more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas the brake fluid level ponents of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake and if cracked or damaged ...

Page 54: ...ck fasteners 2 Remove the upper left and right side of the panel by pulling them upward and then pull the panel downward as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the quick fasteners F A fastener 1 2 1 1 Panel A 1 ...

Page 55: ...the nuts and then place e rubber cover on each mirror in e original position stall panel A C ove the panel e the screws and then pull the pward To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the screws Panel D To remove the panel 1 Remove panel C 2 Remove the screws and then pull the panel backward and upward w l B 2 1 1 Screw 2 Panel C 2 1 ...

Page 56: ... the panel he panel in the original position n install the screws F ove the panel e the screws and then pull the utward To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the screws 1 1 Screw 1 1 ...

Page 57: ...park plug and its mating surface and then f any grime from the spark plug s ue wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 1 2 turn past finger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the speci fied torque as soon as possible k plug gap k plug gap 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in tening torque ark plug 12 5 Nm 12 5 m kgf 9 ft lbf ...

Page 58: ... type to raise o the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase e oil level check window mum leve...

Page 59: ...E An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 7 Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter car tridge NOTE Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 8 Install the new oil filter cartridge and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench ne oil drain bolt g her 2 3 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 2 1 ...

Page 60: ...eral minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 12 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 13 Reset the oil change indicator See page 3 9 NOTE If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on i e be fore the periodic oil change interval has been reached the indicator ...

Page 61: ... the chain ve case stall the chain drive oil drain bolt d then tighten it to the specified torque 6 Add the specified amount of the recommended oil 7 Wipe the dipstick clean insert it into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it to check the oil level NOTE The chain drive oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks n drive oil filler cap n drive oil drain bolt 2...

Page 62: ...ant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion NOTE The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Check the coolant level through the check window NOTE The coolant s...

Page 63: ... or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the ant reservoir cover w 1 2 1 Coolant reservoir cap Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark...

Page 64: ...ir filter case cover by moving the screws l the air filter element out 4 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case CAUTION ECA10480 Make sure that the air filter ele ment is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn 5 Install the air filter...

Page 65: ...ustment stall the panel EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it djusting screw ne idling speed 00 1300 r min 1 a b 1 Throttle cable free play 1 ...

Page 66: ...del WARNING EWA11200 Because loading has an enormous impact on the handling braking performance and safety characteris tics of your vehicle you should keep the following precautions in mind NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHI CLE Operation of an overload ed vehicle may result in tire damage loss of control or se vere injury Make sure that the total weight of rider passenger cargo and accessories does Tire air...

Page 67: ...ha dealer replace excessively worn tires Besides being illegal operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience mum tire tread depth front and 6 mm 0 06 in Front tire Siz...

Page 68: ...G EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent brake lever free play brake lever free play 1 ...

Page 69: ...rake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22410 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying the br...

Page 70: ... brake or rear ock after the brake caliper en removed otherwise the caliper piston will be forced EAU22580 Checking the brake fluid level Front brake Rear brake Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to ening torque ke caliper bolt 40 Nm 4 0 m kgf 28 9 ft lbf 1 Minimum level mark 1 Minimum level mark 1 1 ...

Page 71: ... lly go down However if the ake fluid level goes down sud nly have a Yamaha dealer eck the cause EAU22730 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the NOTE after the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylin ders and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed bel...

Page 72: ...3172 cating the front and rear levers rake lever ake lever oting points of the front and rear evers must be lubricated at the s specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricant Silicone grease ...

Page 73: ... main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition WARNING EWA10750 Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion 2 While applying the front brake push down hard on the handlebars several times t...

Page 74: ...so that no danger of it falling over d the lower ends of the front k legs and try to move them for rd and backward If any free y can be felt have a Yamaha aler check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wh...

Page 75: ... EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER I...

Page 76: ...anel B See page 6 7 move the rubber cover shown removing the quick fasteners is blown replace it as follows n the key to OFF and turn off electrical circuit in question move the blown fuse and then all a new fuse of the specified perage fastener er cover 2 1 1 1 Main fuse 2 Spare main fuse 1 Fuse box 2 ABS solenoid fuse 3 ABS motor fuse 1 2 1 3 2 ...

Page 77: ...electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system ified fuses ain fuse 30 0 A eadlight fuse 20 0 A gnaling system fuse 15 0 A nition fuse 10 0 A rking lighting fuse 10 0 A adiator fan fuse 15 0 A el injection system fuse 10 0 A BS control unit fuse 5 0 A BS motor fuse 30 0 A BS solenoid fuse 20 0 A ...

Page 78: ...part of the ht bulb to keep it free from erwise the transparency of ss the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely af fected Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner 4 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 5 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary ight bulb ho...

Page 79: ...with e bulb by turning it counter ckwise move the defective bulb by pull g it out sert a new bulb into the socket stall the socket together with the lb by turning it clockwise EAUT1330 Rear turn signal light bulb If a rear turn signal light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit or replace the bulb signal light bulb socket 1 ...

Page 80: ... an auxiliary light bulb This model is equipped with two auxil iary lights If an auxiliary light bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 2 Remove the defective bulb by pull ing it out 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket 4 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in se plate light unit se plate light bulb socket 2 1 Auxiliary ...

Page 81: ...ODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6 34 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 82: ...n Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle y cloth and correct the or replace the spark plugs dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery The battery is good Check the battery lead connections nd charge the battery if necessary Operate the electric starter ...

Page 83: ...de cape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap en remove the cap arily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for leakage Have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system Add coolant See NOTE Start the engine If the engine overheats again have a Yamaha dealer check and r...

Page 84: ...the crankcase h a degreasing agent and a sh but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the dirt and de greaser off with water Cleaning CAUTION ECA10781 Avoid using strong acidic wheel cleaners especially on spoked wheels If such products are used on hard to remove dirt do not leave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rin...

Page 85: ...oled down ION ECA10790 use warm water since it in s the corrosive action of the salt 2 Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plated surfaces to prevent corrosion After cleaning 1 Dry the scooter with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stain less steel parts including the ex haust system Even the thermally induced...

Page 86: ... a tarp while it is still wet will allow water and humidity to seep in and cause rust To prevent corrosion avoid damp cellars stables because of the presence of ammonia and areas where strong chemi cals are stored Long term Before storing your scooter for several months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to...

Page 87: ...urn the wheels a little every onth in order to prevent the tires m becoming degraded in one ot ver the muffler outlet with a astic bag to prevent moisture m entering it emove the battery and fully arge it Store it in a cool dry ace and charge it once a month o not store the battery in an ex ssively cold or warm place ss than 0 C 30 F or more an 30 C 90 F For more in mation on storing the battery e...

Page 88: ...r r element coated paper element mended fuel ular unleaded gasoline only nk capacity L 3 96 US gal 3 30 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body Manufacturer MIKUNI Type quantity ACW31 10 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK CR7E Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Clutch Clutch type Wet multiple disc automatic Transmission Primary reduction sys...

Page 89: ...on mmended fluid T 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 120 0 mm 4 72 in Rear suspension Type Swingarm Spring shock absorber type Coil spring gas oil damper Wheel travel 116 0 mm 4 57 in Electrical system Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition digital Charging system AC magneto Battery Model YTZ10S Voltage capacity 12 V 8 6 Ah...

Page 90: ...8 3 or fan fuse A ection system fuse A ontrol unit fuse A otor fuse A olenoid fuse A p fuse A ...

Page 91: ...ce when ordering a new EAU26410 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority in your area dentification number re registering key red bow dard keys black bow 1 Vehicle identification number 1 ...

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Page 93: ...nance and lubrication chart 6 3 Pre operation check list 4 2 R Rear brake lock lever 3 14 Rear brake lock lever cable adjusting 6 22 Rear view mirrors 3 21 S Safe riding points 1 4 Safety information 1 1 Seat 3 17 Shock absorber 3 21 Sidestand 3 21 Spark plugs checking 6 10 Specifications 8 1 Speedometer 3 5 Starting off 5 2 Starting the engine 5 1 Start switch 3 12 Steering checking 6 27 Storage ...

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