PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing a headlight bulb
1. Headlight bulb holder
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace
as follows.
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-5.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb holde
r
by pushing it inward and turning
counterclockwise, and then re
move the defective bulb.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
NOTICE
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
4. Install the cowling.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
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WARNING
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down.
NOTICE