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Yamaha EC-03 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
EC-03
1CB-28199-E0

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL EC-03 1CB-28199-E0...
  • Page 2 EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 3 Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your EC-03. The Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10200 EC-03 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, September 2010 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Controls and instruments....2-3 Display of charging progress centerstand ........8-9 status .......... 6-9 Checking the front fork ....8-10 EC-03 FEATURES ......3-1 About the battery ......6-9 Checking the steering ....8-10 Features ......... 3-1 Checking the wheel bearings ..8-11 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT Standard mode/power mode ..

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Safe Riding see you. Avoid riding in another EAU50653 Perform the pre-operation checks each motorist’s blind spot. time you use the vehicle to make sure it Many accidents involve inexperi-  Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to enced operators.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION ed by road and traffic conditions. Protective Apparel and handling if the weight distribution of • Always signal before turning or The majority of fatalities from scooter the scooter is changed. To avoid the changing lanes. Make sure that accidents are the result of head inju- possibility of an accident, use extreme other motorists can see you.
  • Page 9  den imbalance. Make sure that ac- Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a Never install accessories or carry  cessories and cargo are securely position to test the products that these...

  • Page 10: Further Safe-Riding Points

    SAFETY INFORMATION passing or being passed by Transporting the Scooter EAUT2030 Further safe-riding points large vehicles. Be sure to observe following instruc- Make sure to signal clearly when  • Certain accessories can dis- tions before transporting the scooter in making turns.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Safely

    Be sure to plug the charging plug  Yamaha dealer as soon as possi- only directly to a grounded electri- ble. cal outlet with residual-current de- vice (RCD) protection to charge the battery. If incorrectly grounded, this could cause an electric shock or short circuit.

  • Page 12: Description

    DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 1. Main switch/steering lock (page 4-1) 2. Seat lock (page 4-12) 3. Grab bar (page 4-13) 4. Motor housing 5. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nut (page 8-6) 6. Footrest 7. Front brake lever free play adjusting nut (page 8-6)

  • Page 13: Right View

    DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1. Charging cord (page 6-4) 2. Seat (page 4-12) 3. Luggage hook (page 4-13) 4. Footrest 5. Centerstand (page 8-9)

  • Page 14: Controls And Instruments

    DESCRIPTION EAU10430 Controls and instruments 1. Rear brake lever (page 4-11) 2. Handlebar switches (page 4-11) 3. Multi-function display (page 4-2) 4. Front brake lever (page 4-11) 5. Accelerator grip (page 8-4)

  • Page 15: Ec-03 Features

    EC-03 FEATURES EAU50470 EAU50322 Features Standard mode/power mode The features of the EC-03 are follow- The motor driving power can be select- ing: ed according to riding conditions, road The driving power source is only conditions, etc.  electricity and there is no need for The standard mode is suitable for nor- fuel supply or engine oil change.

  • Page 16: Traveling Distance

    Distance traveled on a single the standard mode charge The data in the following chart was measured at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. It was measured when traveling with a new battery at an ambient temperature and vehicle load (total weight of rider and luggage) as shown below on a dry road surface in the absence of wind.

  • Page 17: Effective Use Of The Battery

    EC-03 FEATURES ously riding in the power mode as 2–3 segments of the battery EAU50342 Effective use of the battery compared with riding in the stan- charge indicator are shown. If the battery is left nearly fully charged dard mode.

  • Page 18: Battery Level

    EC-03 FEATURES EAU50351 Battery level Be sure to check the battery level be- fore each ride. Checking the battery level Check the number of segments dis- played in the battery level indicator. 1. Battery level indicator While charging the battery, the indica- tor shows the progress status of charg- ing.
  • Page 19 EC-03 FEATURES Battery level reference table Flashing Battery level Battery level indicator What to do in the display OK. Go ahead with riding. OK. Go ahead with riding. The 4th segment flashes to indicate that the remaining battery charge is now above half level.

  • Page 20: Instrument And Control Functions

    “OFF” and then back to “ON” EAU49982 EAU10460 Beeper Main switch/steering lock again. The EC-03 informs you of the following operations and status of the vehicle us- EAU10661 ing the beeper. Key in “ON” position  All electrical systems are off. The key Standby mode (See page 7-2.)

  • Page 21: Multi-Function Display

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To lock the steering To unlock the steering EAU50023 Multi-function display EWA12312 WARNING Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi-function display. Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident.
  • Page 22 “Trip”/“Odo”/“HEAT” 5. Control buttons 6. Warning light 7. Battery level indicator 8. Operating status indicator “RUN” 9. Security lock indicator “ LOCK” 10.Speedometer 1. Operating status indicator “RUN” The EC-03 is equipped with a self-diag- 2. Ready indicators...
  • Page 23  “HEAT”/“COOL” riding speed may be reduced. Registering or changing the secu-  The EC-03 is equipped with a tempera- If the vehicle is ridden after it has  rity number ture protection function to protect the been left in a hot place or under di- Locking and unlocking the security ...
  • Page 24 Before pushing or moving the If the operating status indicator “RUN” cause of high battery temperature. EC-03, be sure to turn the key to does not appear, the vehicle cannot be “OFF”. The vehicle may suddenly ridden.
  • Page 25 Battery level indicator charged before riding. The vehicle can still be ridden, but it This indicator shows the remaining bat- must be checked by a Yamaha dealer tery charge. If the self-diagnosis detects a problem as soon as possible. When only one battery indicator seg-...

  • Page 26: Using The Security Lock

    EAU50033 Using the security lock The warning light flashes when vehicle “PUSH” flashes. The EC-03 is equipped with a security speed exceeds 45 km/h. At the same lock that can be used by registering a time, the speed warning indicator security number.
  • Page 27 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS to unlock the security lock. (See page 7-1 for more information about unlocking the security lock.) When the vehicle enters the riding  mode, the beeper sounds. The beeper stops sounding when ei- ther brake lever is squeezed or the vehicle starts moving.
  • Page 28 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS for a few seconds, and the vehicle a security number. returns to the riding mode. Repeat When a four-digit security number the procedure from step 3. has been entered, “OK or NG” is displayed. 1. Input number indicator “– – – – –” 2.
  • Page 29 “NG” Do not lock the security lock when hav- by pushing button 3 “SELECT”, ing a Yamaha dealer perform service or and then push button 2 “SET”. Re- repairs on the vehicle. peat the procedure from step 5.

  • Page 30: Handlebar Switches

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12348 EAU12900 EAU12950 Handlebar switches Front brake lever Rear brake lever Left 1. Front brake lever 1. Rear brake lever 1. Turn signal switch “ ” The front brake lever is located on the The rear brake lever is located on the 2.

  • Page 31: Seat

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUT3170 EAU50060 Seat Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the To open the seat seat. A helmet holding cable is provid- 1. Place the vehicle on the center- ed under the seat to secure a helmet to stand.

  • Page 32: Luggage Hook

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS helmet attached to the helmet EAUT1072 EAU29910 Luggage hook Grab bar holder, since the helmet may hit Hold the grab bar with your right hand EWAT1031 objects, causing loss of control WARNING to place the vehicle on the centerstand. and possibly an accident.

  • Page 33: For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks

    Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:...
  • Page 34 FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation. — and switches • Correct if necessary.

  • Page 35: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Yamaha dealer check the vehi- EAU50560 EAU50383 Battery charging location cle. EWA15760 EWA15872 WARNING WARNING If the vehicle is damaged due to Charging the battery incorrectly can  overturning or accident, do not cause electric shock or fire. Serious...
  • Page 36 Have your vehicle a heater. checked by a Yamaha dealer as Do not charge when there is risk  Examples of recommended charg- soon as possible. of thunderstorms or lightning. ing locations...

  • Page 37: Charging Procedure

     from the battery charger could ing cord, stop using it immediately interfere with the function of and have a Yamaha dealer check the heart devices or other electrical vehicle. Handle the charging cord medical equipment and cause carefully by observing the following: injury.
  • Page 38 CHARGING THE BATTERY dow. the charging plug. storing place as shown. Do not pull or apply excessive  force to the charging cord. Do not drop the charging cord  or charging plug or expose it to strong impact. Do not secure the charging cord ...
  • Page 39 (RCD) pro- Do not use the charging plug if it  tection. has a damaged or loose prong. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the charging plug for any  foreign objects such as dust, soil, oil or water before charg- ing.
  • Page 40 CHARGING THE BATTERY indicator level appears in the dis- play and the beeper sounds. All in- dicator segments appear for a few seconds, charging progress status is shown. 1. Temperature indicator “HEAT” 1. Temperature indicator “COOL” If ambient temperature is below ...
  • Page 41 CHARGING THE BATTERY pears in the display during charg- ing plug can be damaged when ing. The display goes off if the closing the seat. [ECA17480] charging plug is unplugged during charging. Even if the key is turned to “ON”, ...

  • Page 42: Charging Time

    CHARGING THE BATTERY 5. Close the seat, and push down on temperature is not suitable for charging EAU50402 Charging time the back to lock it in position. as follows: The battery may be above the  Normal charging maximum 50 C immediately after Before closing the seat, make sure ...

  • Page 43: Display Of Charging Progress Status

    Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery The charging process is displayed by normal temperatures and charging The Li-ion battery used in the EC-03 the battery level indicator. also takes longer. At low tempera- features high energy density and has a...
  • Page 44 At low temperatures such as 0 C,  The electric output capacity of the the electric output capacity de- Li-ion battery used in the EC-03 gradu- creases by approximately 20% ally decreases in the course of use. Al- compared with normal tempera- though the extent of depletion varies ture.

  • Page 45: Operation And Important Riding Points

    An error time support the vehicle with your understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. could occur if the accelerator grip is left foot so that the vehicle does EWA10271 turned.
  • Page 46 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5. Turn the key to “ON”. “ LOCK” comes on. If the accelerator grip is turned  while the vehicle is in the standby mode, the beeper sounds. 6. Cancel the standby mode by pressing one of the buttons. After all displays come on for a few 1.

  • Page 47: Starting Off

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS curity lock cannot be unlocked even if EAU50103 Starting off the correct security number is entered. When the vehicle enters the riding 1. Check that the operating status in- Repeat the procedure after first turning mode, the beeper sounds.

  • Page 48: Acceleration And Deceleration

    To in- 3. Check in front of and behind the crease the speed, turn the accelerator To protect the battery, the EC-03 is vehicle to make sure that it is safe grip in direction (a). To reduce the equipped with an auto-off function.

  • Page 49: Braking

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS Front EAU50961 EAU50122 Braking Parking To prevent theft, be sure to lock the EWA10300 WARNING steering and remove the key when Avoid braking hard or suddenly  parking. It is recommended to addition- (especially when leaning over to ally use a chain lock or other type of one side), otherwise the scooter motorcycle lock.

  • Page 50: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    Failure to properly maintain the ve- hicle or performing maintenance ac- tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle ser- vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.

  • Page 51: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

     stead. From 30000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km.  Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical  skills. EAU50620 General maintenance and lubrication chart...
  • Page 52 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km • Make sure that all nuts, bolts Chassis fasteners and screws are properly     ...

  • Page 53: Checking For Irregular Motor Sounds

    Make sure that the key is in the  vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected “OFF” position. Turn the accelera- by a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to The motor cannot be revved beyond a tor grip slowly and check that it use the vehicle with a problem in-...

  • Page 54: Tires

    After extensive tests, only the tires list- note the following points regarding the ed below have been approved for this specified tires. model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Front tire: Tire air pressure Size: The tire air pressure should be checked...

  • Page 55: Cast Wheels

    The wheel rims should be checked  for cracks, bends, warpage or damage before each ride. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel. Do not attempt even the smallest repair to 1. Front brake lever the wheel.
  • Page 56 (a). To decrease the 1. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nut brake lever free play, turn the adjusting EWA10650 nut in direction (b). WARNING If proper adjustment cannot be ob- tained as described, have a Yamaha...

  • Page 57: Checking The Front And Rear Brake Shoes

    If a brake shoe has Yamaha dealer check or replace it. WARNING! Damage to the outer worn to the point that the wear indicator...

  • Page 58: Lubricating The Front And Rear Brake Levers

    EWA11301 WARNING If the centerstand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the centerstand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- The pivoting points of the front and rear sulting in a possible loss of control.

  • Page 59: Checking The Front Fork

    2. Hold the lower ends of the front have a Yamaha dealer check or re- tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, fork legs and try to move them for- pair it.

  • Page 60: Checking The Wheel Bearings

    If there is play in the wheel be adversely affected. Thor- hub or if the wheel does not turn oughly clean off any dirt and fin- smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check gerprints on the headlight bulb the wheel bearings. using a cloth moistened with al- cohol or thinner.

  • Page 61: Replacing The Tail/Brake Light Bulb

    2. Screw 6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws. 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the pushing it in and turning it counter- headlight beam if necessary. clockwise. 1. Headlight coupler 2.

  • Page 62: Replacing A Turn Signal Light Bulb

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24204 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. 1. Tail/brake light bulb 1. Turn signal light bulb 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock- push it in, and then turn it clock- wise until it stops.

  • Page 63: Checking The Charging Cord And Charging Plug

    ECA17101 and if problem is detected, have a NOTICE Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Make sure that corrosion inhibitors, Check that there is no dirt or for-  solvents or oil do not come in con-...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    If a problem occurs, check the following The vehicle does not start off 1. Is the vehicle currently being before taking the vehicle to a Yamaha Is the vehicle in the riding mode? (Does charged? Lights do not come on if dealer.
  • Page 65 Before pushing or moving the WARNING Check the following: Before pushing or moving the EC-03, be sure to turn the key to 1. Is the battery sufficiently charged? EC-03, be sure to turn the key to “OFF”. The vehicle may suddenly Check the battery level indicator.
  • Page 66 “CHG” and the warning mark “ ” again, there may be a malfunction with hicle. Have a Yamaha dealer check the flash during charging the vehicle. Stop charging and have a vehicle.
  • Page 67 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT The charging process is in the standby warm place. mode because the battery temperature When the battery temperature reaches is higher than 50 C. Allow the battery the specified temperature, “COOL” to cool down. goes off and charging starts automati- When the battery temperature falls to cally.
  • Page 68 4. Warning mark “ ” appears, the battery is near the end of its service life. Consult a Yamaha deal- The battery is near the end of its ser- er as soon as possible to order a re- vice life.
  • Page 69 The riding distance of a single until one of the buttons are charge has become significantly pushed. shorter To protect the battery, the EC-03 is  The battery has reached the end of its equipped with an auto-off function. service life.

  • Page 70: Scooter Care And Storage

    This could matte colored finished parts. Be Rust and corrosion can develop even if cause a fire or electric shock. sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for high-quality components are used. Fre- Make sure that the seat is prop- ...
  • Page 71 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE Improper cleaning can damage electric components (couplers, After riding in the rain, near the sea or  plastic parts (such as cowlings, connectors, instruments, accel- on salt-sprayed roads panels, windshields, headlight erator grip, switches and lights), Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and breather hoses and vents.

  • Page 72: Storage

    ECA17130 6. Wax all painted surfaces. Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- NOTICE  7. Let the scooter dry completely be- Storing the scooter in a poorly vice on what products to use.
  • Page 73 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE der to extend the battery life, it is pivoting points of all levers as well recommended to charge the as the centerstand. battery until the battery level in- 3. Check and, if necessary, correct dicator reaches a maximum of the tire air pressure, and then lift 2–3 segments.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Rear tire: Front suspension: EAU50970 Overall length: Type: Type: 1565 mm (61.6 in) With tube Telescopic fork Overall width: Size: Spring/shock absorber type: 600 mm (23.6 in) 60/100-12 36J Coil spring Overall height: Manufacturer/model: Wheel travel: 990 mm (39.0 in) INOUE RUBBER/MB80 50.0 mm (1.97 in) Rear suspension:...

  • Page 75: Consumer Information

    Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1.
  • Page 76 INDEX Horn switch..........4-11 Acceleration and deceleration....7-4 Vehicle identification number ....11-1 Accelerator grip, checking......8-4 Identification numbers ......11-1 Wheel bearings, checking ....... 8-11 Battery, charging location ......6-1 Luggage hook.......... 4-13 Wheels ............8-6 Battery, charging procedure.......6-3 Battery, charging safely ......1-5 Main switch/steering lock......
  • Page 78 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010.10–0.0×1 !

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