User manual YAMAHA XP500-2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL XP500A 4B5-28199-E1 EAU26944 1450-6, Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-ken, 437-0292 Japan YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO. , LTD. DECLARATION of CONFORMITY We Company: YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO. , LTD. Address: 1450-6, Mori, Mori-Machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 437-0292 Japan Hereby declare that the product: Kind of equipment: IMMOBILIZER Type-designation: 5SL-00 is in compliance with following norm(s) or documents: R&TTE Directive(1999/5/EC) EN300 330-2 v1. 1. 1(2001-6), EN60950-1(2001) Two or Three-Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive(97/24/EC: Chapter 8, EMC) Place of issue: Shizuoka, Japan Date of issue: 1 Aug. Contents To change contact person and integrate type-designation. 1 Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950-1 2 To change company name 3 Date 9 Jun. [. . . ] To increase the speed, turn the throttle grip in direction (a). To reduce the speed, turn the throttle grip in direction (b). G G G G WARNING Avoid braking hard or suddenly (especially when leaning over to one side), otherwise the scooter may skid or overturn. Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road construction sites, and manhole covers become extremely slippery when wet. Therefore, slow down when approaching such areas and cross them with caution. Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult. Ride slowly down a hill, as braking downhill can be very difficult. 4 5 6 7 8 9 5-3 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16820 EAU16841 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption: G Avoid high engine speeds during acceleration. G Avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine. G Turn the engine off instead of letting it idle for an extended length of time (e. g. , in traffic jams, at traffic lights or at railroad crossings). Engine break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. EAU36530 the engine oil must be changed, and the oil filter cartridge or element replaced. 1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond The vehicle can now be operated normally. ECA10310 CAUTION: G Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone. G If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 7 8 9 0­1000 km (0­600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 4000 r/min. 1000­1600 km (600­1000 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r/min. ECA11281 CAUTION: After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation, 5-4 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17212 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10310 G G WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch them. Do not park on a slope or on soft ground, otherwise the vehicle may overturn. ECA10380 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CAUTION: Never park in an area where there are fire hazards such as grass or other flammable materials. 5-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU17280 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. The most important points of inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on the following pages. The intervals given in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart should be simply considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions. However, DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORTENED. EWA10320 operated in abnormally dusty, muddy or wet conditions, the air filter element should be cleaned or replaced more frequently, otherwise rapid engine wear may result. Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper maintenance intervals. EAU17390 Owner's tool kit 1 2 1. [. . . ] 9-1 L License plate light bulb, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 T Tail/brake light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Throttle cable free play, checking . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]