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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 FUNC-
TIONS................................................. 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................ 3-1
Keyhole cover ................................. 3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............ 3-3
Speedometer unit............................ 3-4
Fuel gauge ...................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches........................ 3-5
Front brake lever ............................. 3-6
Rear brake lever ............................. 3-7
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-7
Fuel................................................. 3-8
Catalytic converters ......................... 3-9
Kickstarter......................................3-10
Seat...............................................3-10
Helmet holder................................3-10
Storage compartment ....................3-11
Luggage hook...............................3-12
FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS............................................ 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2OPERATION 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 and lubrication
chart............................................. 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-6
Engine oil........................................ 6-7
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-9
Coolant..........................................6-10
Replacing the air filter element .....6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play............................................6-12
Valve clearance.............................6-12
Tires...............................................6-12
Cast wheels ...................................6-14
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play .....................................6-14
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes.........................................6-15Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................6-16
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers.........................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand................................6-17
Checking the front fork ..................6-17
Checking the steering ...................6-18
Checking the wheel bearings .......6-18
Battery ...........................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb ........6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb............................................6-22
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb............................................6-22
Troubleshooting............................6-23
Troubleshooting charts.................6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE .... 7-1
Matte color caution .......................... 7-1
Care................................................. 7-1
Storage............................................ 7-4
SPECIFICATIONS.............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1
Identification numbers..................... 9-1

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typical error made by the operator
is veering wide on a turn due to
excessive speed or undercornering
(insufficient lean angle for the
speed).
Always obey the speed limit
and never travel faster than
warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
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The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator
footrests during operation to
maintain control of the scooter.
The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unlesshe or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger foot-
rests.
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Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
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This scooter is designed for on-road
use only. It is not suitable for off-
road use.
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter
accidents are the result of head injuries.
The use of a safety helmet is the single
most critical factor in the prevention or
reduction of head injuries.
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Always wear an approved helmet.
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Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind
in your unprotected eyes could con-
tribute to an impairment of vision
that could delay seeing a hazard.
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The use of a jacket, substantial
shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is
effective in preventing or reducing
abrasions or lacerations.
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Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on thecontrol levers or wheels and cause
injury or an accident.
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Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust system
become very hot during or after
operation and can cause burns.
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A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly ven-
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symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.●
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
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Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution of
the scooter is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or accesso-
ries to your scooter. Use extra care whenriding a scooter that has added cargo or
accessories. Here, along with the infor-
mation about accessories below, are
some general guidelines to follow if load-
ing cargo to your scooter:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
Maximum load:
177 kg (390 lb)When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:●
Cargo and accessory weight should
be kept as low and close to the
scooter as possible. Securely pack
your heaviest items as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible
and make sure to distribute the
weight as evenly as possible on
both sides of the scooter to mini-
mize imbalance or instability.
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Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the scooter before riding.
Check accessory mounts and
cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-
adjustable models only), and
check the condition and
pressure of your tires.
Never attach any large or
heavy items to the handlebar,
front fork, or front fender. Such
items can create unstable
handling or a slow steering
response.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
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Further safe-riding points●
Make sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
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Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when stop-
ping on a wet surface.
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Slow down as you approach a cor-
ner or turn. Once you have com-
pleted a turn, accelerate slowly.
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Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you and
open a door in your path.
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Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers become
extremely slippery when wet. Slow
down and cross them with caution.
Keep the scooter upright, otherwise
it could slide out from under you.
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The brake lining could get wet when
you wash the scooter. After wash-
ing the scooter, check the brakes
before riding.
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Always wear a helmet, gloves, trou-
sers (tapered around the cuff and
ankle so they do not flap), and a
bright colored jacket.
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Do not carry too much luggage on
the scooter. An overloaded scooter
is unstable.
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tric failure could result, which could
cause a dangerous loss of lights or
engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes,
and combinations may not be appropri-
ate. Refer to page 6-12 for tire specifi-
cations and more information on replac-
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Main switch/steering lock
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Main switch/steering lockZAUM00**The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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(15P5/15P8)
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting and tail-
light come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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(15P6/15P7)
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the meter lighting, taillight,
and license plate light come on, and the
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed.TIP
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”, even
if the engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EWA10061
WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
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The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
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Turn signal indicator light “
5 55 5
5”
This indicator light flashes when the turn
signal switch is pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “
& && &
&”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on. Indicator and warning lights
Turn signal indicator light
High beam indicator light
Coolant temperature warning light
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Coolant temperature warning light
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This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the engine
to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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Indicator and warning lights(15P5/15P7/15P8)ZAUM00**
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1. Turn signal indicator light "5"
2. High beam indicator light "&"
3. Engine trouble warning light "
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4. Coolant temperature warning light "
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NOTICEDo not continue to operate the engine
if it is overheating.TIP●
For radiator-fan-equipped vehicles,
the radiator fan(s) automatically
switch on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
Engine trouble warning light
Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows the riding speed.
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled.
TIP
For the U.K.: The odometer units are dis-
played in miles.
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Engine trouble warning light “
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This warning light flashes or stays on if
an electrical circuit monitoring the en-
gine is not working correctly. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSDimmer switch
Turn signal switch
Horn switch
Start switch
Brake lever, front
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Turn signal switch “
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6”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand turn,
push this switch to “4”. When released,
the switch returns to the center position.
To cancel the turn signal lights, push the
switch in after it has returned to the cen-
ter position.
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Horn switch “
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*”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Dimmer switch “
& && &
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%”
Set this switch to “&” for the high beam
and to “%” for the low beam.
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Start switch “
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Push this switch while applying the front
or rear brake to crank the engine with
the starter. See page 5-1 for starting in-
structions prior to starting the engine.
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Front brake lever
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ZAUM00**1. Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip. Right
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smoking, or while in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pi-
lot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up, heat
from the engine or the sun can
cause fuel to spill out of the fuel
tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately.
NOTICE:
Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may dete-
riorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
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WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
by mouth. If you should swallowsome gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal) (0.99 Imp.gal)
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NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts, such
as the valves and piston rings, as well
as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been designed
to use regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or higher.
If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
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1. Fuel tank filler tubeMake sure there is sufficient gasoline
in the tank.
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WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the engine
and be sure that no one is sitting
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Catalytic converters
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Catalytic convertersThis vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:● ●● ●
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Do not park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
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pedestrians or children are not
likely to touch the hot exhaust
system.
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Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
gasoline of a different brand or premium
unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will
extend spark plug life and reduce main-
tenance costs.