EBS00002 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicle has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of vehicle repair. Repairs attempted by anyone without this knowledge are likely to render the vehicle 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 is necessary to ensure that the vehicle 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 is intended to provide the customer with the most satisfaction from his vehicle and to conform to federal environmental quality objectives. (For CDN) Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all its models. Modifications and sig- nificant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
NOTE: _ This Service Manual contains information regarding periodic maintenance to the emission control system. Please read this material carefully. (For CDN) Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. EBS00003 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the vehicle operator, a bystander or a person checking or repairing the vehicle. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.