4-3
EBU00802
Indicator and warning lights
EBU00756
Oil level warning light “OIL”
This light comes on when the oil level is low.
The light circuit can be checked by the following
procedure.
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Always make sure there is enough engine oil
before starting the engine.
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1. Oil level warning light “OIL”
1. Témoin d’avertissement du niveau d’huile “OIL”
1. Luz de aviso del nivel del aceite “OIL”
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EBU00757
Oil level warning light checking method
Start the engine.
Wait a few seconds.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.Supply engine oil.
Oil level warning light
does not come on
(see NOTE).
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
NOTE:
If the main switch is turned off after the oil level
warning light goes off and the engine is immedi-
ately started again, the oil level warning light
may not come on. This does not indicate a cir-
cuit failure.
Turn the main switch to
“ON” and the engine
stop switch to“RUN”.
Oil level warning
light comes on.
The oil level warning
light stays on.The oil level warning light
goes off.
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5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, condition and free play.
5-5~ 5-7, 8-49 ~ 8-53
9Adjust if necessary.
Rear brake9Check operation and brake pad. 5-5 ~ 5-7, 8-49
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-59
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable free play. 8-55
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-13 ~ 8-19
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-13
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-61 ~ 8-67
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-47
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-21 ~ 5-27, 8-73
Fittings and Fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights9Check for proper operation. 5-19, 8-75 ~ 8-81
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EBU00153
Lights
Check the headlight and taillight to make sure
they are in working condition. Repair as neces-
sary for proper operation.
EBU00155
Switches
Check the operation of the headlight switch,
engine stop switch and any other switches.
Repair as necessary for proper operation.
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EBU00180
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke) should
not be used. The throttle should be opened
slightly.
EBU00182
Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the starter (choke) turned
off.
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