Yamaha vmx eau10041 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION  ..................1-1

DESCRIPTION  ..................................2-1

Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1

Main switch .....................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-1
Speedometer unit  ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Handlebar switches  ........................3-3
Clutch lever  ....................................3-5
Shift pedal  ......................................3-5
Brake lever  .....................................3-5
Brake pedal  ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap  ..................................3-6
Fuel ................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever  .......................3-8
Steering lock ...................................3-8
Rider seat  .......................................3-9
Helmet holder  ...............................3-10
Adjusting the front fork  .................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber 

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1

Starting a warm engine  .................. 5-3
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  .......... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit  .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the 

Checking the spark plugs  .............. 6-9
Canister (for California only)  ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil  ................................ 6-13
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-18
Adjusting the carburetors  ............. 6-19

Adjusting the valve clearance  ...... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Accessories and replacement 

Lubricating the rear suspension  ... 6-28
Checking the front fork  ................. 6-29
Checking the steering  .................. 6-29

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