User manual YAMAHA XP500-2009

[. . . ] Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER'S MANUAL XP500 XP500A 4B5-28199-E2 EAU26945 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO. , LTD. 1450-6, Mori, Mori-machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-ken, 437-0292 Japan 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. [. . . ] Start the engine by pushing the start switch while applying the front or rear brake. NOTICE: For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is cold![ECA11041] 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. EAU45091 EAU16780 Starting off 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. Acceleration and deceleration (b) 2 1 (a) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Grab bar The speed can be adjusted by opening and closing the throttle. To increase the speed, turn the throttle grip in direction (a). To reduce the speed, turn the throttle grip in direction (b). 2. Sit astride the seat, and then adjust the rear view mirrors. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip (on the right) in order to take off. Switch the turn signals off. 5-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16793 Braking EWA10300 Front EAU16820 1 2 G G 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. Tips for reducing fuel consumption 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). Rear 1. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually increasing the pressure. 5-3 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16841 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. [. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]