Zuma II - Yamaha

1 5LU-F8199-11CW50 NOWNER S MANUALLIT-11626-14-16 The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals know to the Stateof California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive on your purchase of the Yamaha model is the result of Yamaha s vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, andpacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that havemade Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your scooter, please consult a INFORMATIONSEAA10500 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!

2 BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the scooter operator,a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the :A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or :IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSEUU00001 NOTE: This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the scooter issubsequently sold. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the mostcurrent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooterand this manual.

3 If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha READ THIS MANUAL AND THE "YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE: RIDING TIPS" BOOKLET CAREFULLYAND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS SCOOTER UNTILYOU HAVE ATTAINED A SATISFACTORY KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES ANDUNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPECTIONS ANDCAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THECAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS S MANUAL 2000 by MBK INDUSTRIE2nd Edition, April 2000 All rights reserved.

4 Any reproduction orrepresentation without the writtenpermission ofMBK INDUSTRIEis expressly in FranceP/N LIT-11626-14-16 AFFIX DEALERLABEL HERE1234567891 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY3 DESCRIPTION4 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS6 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR8 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE9 SPECIFICATIONS10 CONSUMER INFORMATIONINDEX102 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELSTABLE OF CONTENTS1 THINK OF YOUR SAFETY .. 1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION .. 1-2 Safe riding .. 1-3 Protective apparel .. 1-4 Modification .. 1-4 Loading and accessories.

5 1-5 Loading .. 1-6 Gasoline and exhaust 1-7 Recommandations in case of 1-8 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY11-1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAYEUU75900 THINK OF YOUR SAFETYBoth scooters and mopeds are fascinating vehicles which give a tremendous feeling of freedom to their riders. Theymust be correctly maintained at all times in order to ensure optimum performance. However, as a rider you must alsoensure that your physical condition is good, and that you are not tired, in order that you too can optimize your vehiclecontrol. Medicines, drugs and alcohol should not be combined with riding, especially alcohol, which increases theindividual s likelihood of taking risks.

6 Alcohol is dangerous, even in small protective riding gear is just as much a part of motorcycling safety as the safety belt is in the car; a good leathersuit and gloves, sturdy boots and a good quality, properly fitting crash helmet are ideal. But beware: good protectiveclothing can result in the individual being lulled into a false sense of security. When this happens more risks are takenand speeds this particularly applies in wet weather. The good motorcyclist therefore rides defensively andprotectively in order to minimize SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAYEUU77201 SAFETY INFORMATIONTWO-WHEELED SCOOTERS ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES.

7 THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERATION ARE DEPEN-DENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EXPERTISE OF THE OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE OR SHE SHOULD:1. OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS FROM A COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF SCOOTER OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OWNER S OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED BY THE OWNER S MANUAL AND/OR WHENMADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL ALWAYS RESPECT THE RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF EACH SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAYSAFE RIDING1.

8 Always make pre-operation checks. Careful checks may help prevent an This scooter is designed to carry the operator and passenger in certain conditions (check the relevant regulation ofeach country).3. Most traffic accidents involving scooters and cars are due to the fact that car drivers do not see scooters. By makingyourself clearly visible, you can reduce the risks of now on:a. Wear a brightly colored Be very cautious when approaching crossroad, because this is where most accidents are Ride where other drivers can see you. Avoid remaining in car drivers' blind spot.

9 4. Numerous accidents are equally due to the rider s lack of experience. In fact, it is those scooter riders who do nothold a full driving licence who are involved in most Make sure that you are properly taught. Do not lend your scooter to anyone who is not an experienced Know your limitations and do not over-estimate Practice wherever there is no traffic until you are familiar with the scooter and its Many scooter accidents are due to riding faults. A typical riding fault is where the rider takes a corner too widebecause of EXCESSIVE SPEED or takes it too sharply (too tight a corner for the speed).

10 A. Always observe the speed limits and never go faster than the state of the road and the traffic conditions Always signal when turning or changing lanes. Make sure you can be seen by other road The operator s and passenger s posture are important for proper The operator should keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboard during operation tomaintain control of the The passenger should always hold on the operator, or the seat strap or grab bar if the scooter is so equipped withboth hands and keep both feet on the passenger Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger Never ride under the influence of alcohol or SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY8.