Checking For Irregular Motor Sounds; Checking The Accelerator Grip - Yamaha EC-03 2012 Owner's Manual

Checking for irregular motor
sounds
Check the motor for irregular sounds.
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The motor cannot be revved beyond a
certain motor speed by turning the ac-
celerator grip when the vehicle is on the
centerstand.
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Checking the accelerator grip

Before checking the accelerator grip,
check the following points.

Make sure that the key is in the
"OFF" position. Turn the accelera-
tor grip slowly and check that it
moves smoothly, and returns
smoothly when released.

Check for any signs of deteriora-
tion or damage around the accel-
erator grip.
accelerator grip holder mounting
bolts for tightness.

When washing the vehicle, avoid
spraying the area around the ac-
celerator grip with water. If the
area around the accelerator grip is
particularly dirty, use a well-wrung
damp cloth to clean.
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If a problem is found in accelerator
grip operation, do not operate the
vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected
by a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to
use the vehicle with a problem in-
creases the possibility of an acci-
dent or equipment damage.
1. Squeeze the rear brake lever with
Also check the
2. Turn the key to "ON".
3. Cancel the standby mode by
4. Make sure that the operating sta-
5. Check that the accelerator grip
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your left hand.
pressing one of the control but-
tons. (See page 4-2.)
tus indicator "RUN" is displayed,
and that the vehicle is in the riding
mode. (See page 7-1 for more in-
formation about "Preparations for
starting off" and "Starting off".)
and motor operate smoothly when
the vehicle is accelerated by grad-
ually turning the accelerator grip
while riding the vehicle. If there is a
problem, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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