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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-24
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-42
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-23
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-23
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-24
C
Canister................................................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-38
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-30
Clutch lever ................................. 3-22, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-21
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-20
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-20
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
F
Final gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting.............................. 3-34
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-28
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-27
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-29
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-20
Hazard switch....................................... 3-21
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-21
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-40
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-39
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-21
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ............................. 3-4
P
Parking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat ............................................. 3-30
Rider seat height, adjusting.................. 3-31
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-21
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-22
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-36
Sidestand ............................................. 3-39
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-21
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
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