check transmission fluid YAMAHA CYGNUS L 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Keyhole cover .................................3-2
Indicator lights and warning light ....3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-4
Front brake lever ............................3-5
Rear brake lever .............................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converters ........................3-7
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Seat ................................................3-8
Helmet holders ...............................3-9
Storage compartments ...................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-11
Luggage hook ...............................3-11
Grab bar .......................................3-11
Sidestand ......................................3-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-12FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-13
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-15Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels ................................. 6-17
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-21
Lubricating the front and
rear brake levers ...................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24
Battery ......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-26
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb ................................... 6-27
Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light ........................... 6-28
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-28U1RSE0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 8:56 AM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-6
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-19, 6-20
Rear brake Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-18, 6-19
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery................................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-5
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-22
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-19
Braking .................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-11
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing ......................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-15
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Frame serial number ............................... 9-1Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-18
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-26
GGrab bar ............................................... 3-11HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-26
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-12
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-2KKeyhole cover ......................................... 3-2
Kickstarter............................................... 3-8LLuggage hook ....................................... 3-11MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1RRear brake lever free play, adjusting .... 6-18Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light...................................... 6-28
SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-5
Safety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-3
Sidestand .............................................. 3-12
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-24
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-9TThrottle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-15WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-24
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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