warning light YAMAHA WHY 50 2003 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch / steering lock .................................................................. 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................................................ 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................................................ 3-3
Fuel gauge .......................................................................................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ............................................................................. 3-4
Front brake lever ................................................................................. 3-5
Rear brake lever .................................................................................. 3-5
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps ............................................... 3-5
Fuel ..................................................................................................... 3-6
Catalytic converter .............................................................................. 3-7
2-stroke engine oil ............................................................................... 3-7
Kickstarter ........................................................................................... 3-7
Rider seat ............................................................................................ 3-8
Storage compartment ......................................................................... 3-8
Carrier ................................................................................................. 3-9
Luggage hook ..................................................................................... 3-9
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
PUSH
OPEN
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Main switch/steering lock
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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OFF “”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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CHECK “”
The 2-stroke engine oil level warning
light should come on. See page 3-2 for
an explanation of the engine oil level
warning light.
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LOCK “ ”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “
”
position, and then turn it to “
”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to “
”
while still pushing it.
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Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ”
while the scooter is moving, otherwise
the electrical systems will be switched
off, which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the scoo-
ter is stopped before turning the key
to “ ” or “ ”.
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ON “ ”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the taillight and meter lighting
come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE :
The headlight comes on as soon as the
engine is started.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Turn signal indicator light ""
2. High beam indicator light "
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Turn signal indicator light ""
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.
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1. Oil level indicator light ""
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Oil level warning light ""
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the "
" position or when the
oil level in the 2-stroke engine oil tank
is low during operation. If the warning
light comes on during operation, stop
immediately and fill the oil tank with
Yamalube 2 or equivalent 2-stroke
engine oil of either JASO grade "FC"
or ISO grades "EG-C" or "EG-D". The
warning light should go off after the 2-
stroke engine oil tank has been refilled.
NOTE :
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the "
" position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke engine
oil tank has been refilled, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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Do not operate the scooter until you
know that the engine oil level is
sufficient.
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Indicator and warning lights

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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•Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or
function that you do not
thoroughly understand.
•Never start the engine or
operate it in a closed area for
any length of time. Exhaust fu-
mes are poisonous, and
inhaling them can cause loss of
consciousness and death
within a short time. Always
make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
•For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
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Starting the engineEC000046
See page 5-4 for engine break-in ins-
tructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to "
", and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn it to "
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If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter 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 5 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try using
the kickstarter.
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PUSH
OPEN
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Electrical:
Ignition system typeC.D.I
Charging system Flywheel magneto
Battery
Model GM4-3B, YB4L-B, FB4L-B
Voltage/capacity 12 V / 4 Ah
Headlight type:Bulb
Bulbs (voltage/wattage x quantity):
Headlight 12V, 35W/35Wx1
Brake/brake light 12V, 5W/21Wx1
Turn signal light
Front 12V, 10Wx2
Rear 12V, 10Wx2
Meter lights 12V, 1.2Wx2
High beam indicator light 12V, 1.2Wx1
Turn signal indicator light 12V, 1.2Wx1
Oil warning light 12V, 2Wx1
Fuses:
Main fuse 7.5 A
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