brake light YAMAHA SR400 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Speedometer unit ............................ 3-3
Tachometer ..................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-4
Clutch lever...................................... 3-5
Shift pedal....... ............................. .... 3-6
Brake lever ...................................... 3-6
Brake pedal ..................................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-7
Fuel.................................................. 3-7
Fuel tank breather/o verflow hose .... 3-9
Catalytic converter ........................... 3-9
Fuel cock ....................................... 3-10
Kickstarter....... ............................. .. 3-10
Decompression lever ... .................. 3-11
Seat ............................................... 3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ................................. 3-12
Sidestand....................................... 3-12
Ignition circuit cut-of f system ......... 3-13 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting trouble ................................ 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-7
Checking the spark plug.................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-9
Replacing the air filter element...... 6-12
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance............................. 6-13
Tires .............................................. 6-14 Spoke wheels ................................ 6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 6-16
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............................................. 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal height and free play............................... 6-18
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-19
Brake light switches ....................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-20
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-21
Drive chain slack............................ 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ........................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ......... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-26
Checking the front fork................... 6-27
Checking the steering .................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-28
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing the fuses ....................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ......... 6-31
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............................................ 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-33
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ............................................ 6-34
Front wheel.................................... 6-35
Rear wheel .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting............................. 6-39
Troubleshooting chart .................... 6-40
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution .......................... 7-1
Care................................................. 7-1
Storage ............................................ 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1
Identification numbers ..................... 9-1
INDEX ............................................... 10-1
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Air filter element (page 6-12)
2. Kickstarter (page 3-10)
3. Kick indicator (page 5-1)
4. Headlight (page 6-31)
5. Brake pedal (page 3-6)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-12)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-16
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust th
rottle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-13, 6-24
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-24
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-22, 6-23
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-14, 6-16
Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary. 6-19
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary. 6-25
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-25
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-26
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches Check operation.
Correct if necessary.
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Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition
circuit cut-off system.
If system is not working correctl y, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-12
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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EAU59350
TIP
Air filter
This model’s air intake system is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element. The air filter element cannot
be cleaned with compressed air, it must be replaced.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more fr equently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Hydraulic brake service
After disassembling the brake master cylinder and caliper, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
level and fill the reservoir as required.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid. Replace the brake hose every four years and if cracked or damaged.
23 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. 
24 Engine oil filter
element Replace.
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25 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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26 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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27 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. 
28 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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WARNING
EWA10681
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After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.

If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.

After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation ofthe brake light.
EAU44821
Checking the shift pedalThe operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU22274
Brake light switchesThe brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
(b)
(a)
1
1. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
2. Rear brake light switch
2
1 (a)
(b)
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12 gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.
6. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand, and then put the sidestand down.
7. Tighten both drive chain puller locknuts, and then tighten the axle
nut and brake torque rod nut to
their specified torques.
8. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10661
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
9. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Alignment marks
1
2
(a) (b)
3
4
Tightening torques:
Drive chain puller locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle nut: 129 Nm (12.9 m·kgf, 92 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24134
Replacing the ta il/brake light
bulb1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Screw
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
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2
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. Screw
2. Tail/brake light lens
1 2
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12 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10682] EAU60010
Replacing a turn
signal light
bulb1. Remove the turn signal light lens,
turn signal light rim and gasket by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb bypushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the gasket, rim and lens by installing the screws with the notch
on the rim and lens facing to in-
ward as shown. NOTICE: Do not
overtighten the screws, other-
wise the lens may break.
[ECA10682]
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Turn signal light rim
3. Gasket
3
2
1
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9. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the wheel.
To install the rear wheel1. Install the spacer into left side of the wheel hub.
2. Install the chain pullers and the wheel by inserting the wheel axle
from the left-hand side.
3. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket. 4. Install the washer and axle nut.
5. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
6. Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt, washer and nut.
7. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-22.)
8. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand so that the rear wheel is on
the ground, and then put the side-
stand down.
9. Tighten the brake torque rod nut and axle nut to the specified
torques.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10661
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
1. Drive chain
1
Tightening torques:Brake torque rod nut:19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Axle nut: 129 Nm (12.9 m·kgf, 92 ft·lbf)
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