Engine:
Yamaha overhead valve 301cc, low
emission 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine with 8:1 compression ratio,
forced air cooling, positive oil lubrication with low oil warning light,
32 oz. (0.95 liter) oil capacity and 10 horsepower at 3600 rpm. |
Ignition:
Maintenance-free transistor-
controlled ignition with variable advance. |
Torque Converter:
Continuously variable transmission,
with exclusive Yamaha Torque-Sensor clutch and overdrive. Primary
reduction ratio is continuously variable from 3.10:1 - 0.80:1, depending
on load. |
Transaxle:
Yamaha's exclusive forward, reverse
transaxle is equipped with high-precision helical gears; 11.34:1 drive
axle ratio. |
Brakes:
Mechanical with self-adjusting,
individual drum-shoe brakes on each rear wheel. Foot parking brake with
automatic brake release. |
Speed:
Travel-speed sensing, in
transmission, governed at 12-15 mph (19.3-24.1 km/h). 65% reverse speed. |
Fuel Capacity:
6.3 gallons (24.0 liters). |
Air Cleaner:
Two-stage; urethane-foam pre-cleaner
plus high-capacity paper filter cartridge. |
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Front Suspension:
Independent front wheel suspension
with individual coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers. Cast
aluminum front hubs with permanently lubricated, sealed ball bearings. |
Rear Suspension:
Yamaha's exclusive UltraPath™ rear
suspension with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers. |
Steering:
Worm gear and Pitman pin system,
adjustable. Permanently lubricated, sealed tie-rod ends. |
Seating:
Seats two occupants. Seamless,
fabric-backed vinyl over all-new molded-foam cushions on bench seat and
seat backs. Plastic seat bottom. |
Tires:
18.00 x 8.5 - 8.00 4-ply rating. |
Frame:
Seamless tubular steel, robotic
welded, protected with an electro-deposition epoxy-based coat paint and
baked with an electrostatically-applied polyester/urethane powder top
coat. |
Body:
Custom-formulated thermoplastic
olefin, painted with a two-part top coat of high-luster automotive-grade
polyurethane. |
Bumpers:
Front and rear 5 mph energy-absorbing
bumpers. |
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