turn signal YAMAHA VERSITY 300 2004 Owners Manual

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
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Further safe-riding points
•Be sure to signal clearly when making turns.
•Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road. Avoid hard braking, because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet surface.
•Slow down as you approach a corner or turn. Once you have completed a turn, accelerate slowly.
•Be careful when passing parked cars. A driver might not see you and open a door in your path.
•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.
•The brake pads could get wet when you wash the scooter. After washing the scooter, check the brakes
before riding.
•Always wear a helmet, gloves, trousers (tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not flap), and a
bright colored jacket.
•Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter. An overloaded scooter is unstable.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Turn signal indicator lights ""
and "
"
The corresponding 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.
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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
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Low beam indicator light ""
This indicator light comes on when the
low beam of the headlight is switched
on.
1. Low beam indicator light ""
2. Left turn signal indicator "
"
3. Right turn signal indicator "
"
4. High beam indicator light "
"
km/hkm/hO1O1O2O2O
4O4O6O6O10O10O12O12O
14O14O
16O16O
8O8O
km/hkm/hO1O1O2O2O
4O4O6O6O10O10O12O12O
14O14O
16O16O
8O8O
O 2O
2O4O4O6O6O
10O10O8O8Omphmph
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1. Speedometer
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Indicator lights
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km/hkm/h
O1O1O2O2O
4O4O6O6O10O10O12O12O
14O14O
16O16O
8O8O
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Pass switch ""
2. Dimmer switch "
/ "
3. Turn signal switch "
/ "
4. Horn switch "
"
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch ""
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch " / "
Set this switch to "
" for the high beam
and to "
" for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch " / "
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to "
". To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to "
". When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn si-
gnal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch ""
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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1. Engine stop switch " / "
2. Hazard switch "
/ "
3. Start switch "
"
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Engine stop switch " / "
Set this switch to "
" before starting the
engine. Set this switch to "
" to stop
the engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the scooter overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch ""
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake
to crank the engine with the starter.
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
CAUTION:
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
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Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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Hazard switch "", ""
With the key in the "
" position, set this
switch to "
" to turn on the hazard
lighting (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). To turn off the hazard
lighting, set this switch to "
" and, then
turn the key to "
".
NOTE :
Even if the key is turned from "
" to
"
" with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash
regardless of the hazard switch position.
To cancel the hazard lighting, the key
must be turned to "
" and the hazard
switch must be set to the "" position.
The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NOTE :
If the engine does not start, release the
start 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, try with the throttle open 1/8 turn.
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For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
CAUTION:
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1. Grab bar
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Starting off
NOTE :
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the
centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.3. Switch the turn signal on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signal off.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ........................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ............ 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ........ 6-5
Checking the spark plug ....................................... 6-11
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-13
Final transmission oil ............................................ 6-16
Coolant .................................................................. 6-17
Air filter and the V-belt case air filter elements ...... 6-18
Adjusting the carburetor ........................................ 6-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................... 6-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................................... 6-21
Cast wheels .......................................................... 6-23
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play ................................................................ 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................ 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ............................... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ....................................... 6-25Checking and lubricating the cables ..................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cables ............................................................. 6-26
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ........... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the centerstand
and sidestand ........................................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork .......................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ........................................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ................................ 6-29
Battery ................................................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses .............................................. 6-30
Replacing a headlight bulb .................................... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .................. 6-34
Replacing tail/brake light bulb
or rear turn signal light bulb .................................. 6-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb .................... 6-35
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts .......................................... 6-36
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Cowling A
2. Screw (x 8)
3. Floorboard mat (x2)1. Turn signal lead coupler
2. Headlight coupler
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Cowling A
To remove the cowling
1. Pull up the floorboard mat on each
side of the scooter.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-9
for removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove the cowling screws.4. Disconnect the headlight coupler
and the turn signal lead coupler.
5. Pull the cowling off.
To install the cowling
1. Connect the headlight coupler,
and the turn signal lead coupler.
2. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
screws.
3. Install panel A.
4. Place the floorboard mats in their
original position.
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1. Panel E

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Backup fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Radiator fan fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Ignition fuse
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse (x2)
8. Fuse tongs
CAUTION:
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The fuse block, which contains the fu-
ses for the individual circuits, is located
in the storage compartment A. (See
page 3-12 for storage compartment
opening and closing procedures.)If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to "
" and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse Box
Main fuse: 30 A
Fuse block
Backup fuse 3 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Radiator fan fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 7.5 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 3 A3. Turn the key to "
" and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Do not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive damage
to the electrical system and possibly
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7 for cowling removal and ins-
tallation procedures.)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it
clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling.
1. Turn signal socket (x2)
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
2. Remove panel E. (See page
6-11 for panel removal and ins-
tallation procedures.)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Turn signal socket (x2)
2. Tail/brake socket (x2)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it
clockwise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the panel.
1. Bulb socket
2. Screw
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Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the license plate light
cover by removing the screw.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light cover
by installing the screw.
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha scooters receive a
thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems
yourself. However, should your scoo-
ter require any repair, take it to a
Yamaha dealer, whose skilled
technicians have the necessary tools,
experience, and know-how to service
the scooter properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement
parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
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