key battery YAMAHA T135 2006 Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
EWA10270


Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine 1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
WARNING
EWA14200
Before starting the engine, make
sure the transmission is in neutral
and that the vehicle is placed on thecenterstand.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-7.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by pushing the kick-
starter lever down.
NOTE:If the engine fails to start by pushing the
start switch, release the switch, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try usingthe kickstarter.CAUTION:
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The coolant temperature warning
light should come on when the key
is turned to “ON”, and then go off af-
ter a few seconds. If the coolant tem-
perature warning light comes on
after starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha dealercheck the electrical circuit.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:
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Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmfulto the battery.
6. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
7. Place the battery cover in the orig-
inal position, and then install the
battery band.
8. Close the seat.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
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If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-ages.
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Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located under the
seat. (See page 3-7.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
1. Battery breather hose
1. Spare fuse
2. FuseSpecified fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-13BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-19
Brake lever, lubricating ......................... 6-25
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-20
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-19
Brake pedal, lubricating ........................ 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-14
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-6
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Coolant.................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-2
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-2
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-26
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-29GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2
General note ........................................... 5-6HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-30
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ....................... 9-1
Kickstarter............................................... 3-7MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-20Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light...................................... 6-31
SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-7
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Sidestand ................................................ 3-9
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ........................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-27
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-8
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-26TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front) or
auxiliary light bulb, replacing............... 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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