NOTE:
CAUTION:
EAS00003 NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
andtheirqualifiedmechanics.Itisnotpossibletoincludealltheknowledgeofamechanicinonemanu-
al. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicles
shouldhaveabasicunderstandingofmechanicsandthetechniquestorepairthesetypesofvehicles.
Repair and maintenance work attempted by anyone without this knowledge is likely to render the ve-
hicle unsafe and unfit for use.
This model has been designed and manufactured to perform within certain specifications in regard to
performance and emissions. Proper service with the correct tools in necessary to ensure that the ve-
hicle will operate as designed. If there is any question about a service procedure, it is imperative that
you contact a Yamaha dealer for any service information changes that apply to this model. This policy
isintendedto providethecustomerwiththe mostsatisfactionfromhis vehicleandtoconformwith fed-
eral environmental quality objectives.
YamahaMotorCompany,Ltd.iscontinuallystrivingtoimproveallitsmodels.Modificationsandsignifi-
cant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and
will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
This Service Manual contains information regarding periodic maintenance to the emission control
system. Please read this material carefully.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
FailuretofollowWARNINGinstructions couldresultinsevereinjury ordeathto
themotorcycleoperator,abystanderorapersonchecking or repairing the mo-
torcycle.
ACAUTIONindicatesspecialprecautionsthatmustbetaken to avoid damage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.