Yamaha XT500E, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. Remove the headlight bulb hold-
er by turning it counterclockwise,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
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Headlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.
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1. Headlight bulb holder
6. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler and leads.
7. Install the headlight unit by
installing the bolts.
8. Install the cowling.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the headlight beam if necessary.
5. Place a new bulb into position,
and then secure it with the bulb
holder.
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Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.
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a. Do not touch this area.
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