Yamaha YDRA User Manual

OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

YDRA

4 STROKE GOLF CAR

LI T -19626-11-07

JW1-F8199-10

The engine exhaust from this product

WARNING

contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

YAMAHA

LIT-CALIF-65-01

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a
Yamaha golf car. This manual contains
information you will need for proper
operation, maintenance, and care of your
golf car. A thorough understanding of
these simple instructions will help you to
obtain maximum enjoyment from your
new Yamaha.

If you have any questions about the
operation or maintenance of your golf
car, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY

YDRA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

© 2006 by Yamaha Golf-Car Company

1st Edition

All rights reserved. Any reprinting

or unauthorized use without the

written permission of

Yamaha Golf-Car Company

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in U.S.A.

LIT-19626-11-07

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IMPORTANT MANUAL

NOTE:

NOTE:

CAUTION

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INFORMATION

Particularly important information is
distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:

The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Failure to follow WARNING
instructions could result in severe
injury or death to the golf car
occupants, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing
the golf car.

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Yamaha continually seeks
advancements in product design
and quality; therefore, while this
manual contains the most current
product information available at the
time of printing, there may be
minor discrepancies between your
golf car and this manual. If you
have any questions concerning this
manual, please consult your
Yamaha dealer.

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This manual should be considered
a permanent part of your golf car
and should remain with the car
when resold.

This message describes special
precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the golf car.

This message provides additional
key information.

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Read and understand this manual
completely before operating your
golf car.

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CONTENTS

WARRANTY

IMPORTANT LABELS 2

OPERATOR SAFETY 3

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4

CONTROLS 5

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 6

OPERATION 7

MAINTENANCE 8

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STORAGE

SPECIFICATIONS

WIRING 11

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WARRANTY

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Yamaha Golf-Car Company hereby warrants that any
new YDRA gas or YDRE electric Yamaha golf car
purchased from an authorized Yamaha golf car dealer

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in the United States will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for THREE years from date of
purchase, subject to the stated limitations.

DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any

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authorized Yamaha golf car dealer will, free of charge,
repair or replace, at Yamaha’s option, any part
adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workman­ship or material from the factory. Parts used in
warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of

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the machine’s warranty period. All parts replaced
under warranty become property of Yamaha Golf-Car
Company.

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall

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include any failures caused by:

a. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse, including

lack of proper maintenance, and use contrary
to the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual instructions.

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b. Accident or collision damage.
c. Installation of parts or accessories that are not

original equipment.

d. Fading, rust, or deterioration due to exposure

or ordinary wear and tear.

e. Modifications or alterations that affect the car’s

condition, operation, performance, or durability,
or which makes the car serve a purpose other

than use as a two-person, golf course vehicle.
f. Damage due to improper transportation.
g. Acts of God, i.e. lightning, hail damage,

flooding, fire, etc.

SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS: The first year of warranty
shall cover the entire car except for the specific
exclusions below. Parts excluded from the second year
of warranty include the YDRA battery, body parts,
seats, mats, bumper assembly, bag carrier, scorecard
holder, and the trim. Parts excluded from the third year
of warranty include the second year exclusions and the
electrical system (except electronic speed controller,
battery charger, and electric motor), and control cables.
Other specific exclusions from this warranty shall
include any parts replaced due to normal wear or
routine maintenance, including oil and air filter ele­ments, tire wear, spark plugs, starter and clutch drive
belts. Any charges incurred in transporting a golf car or
charger to and from an authorized Yamaha golf car
dealer for service or in performing field service is also
excluded from this warranty.

YAMAHA LIMITED 3-YEAR

GOLF CAR WARRANTY

THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY under this

warranty shall be to:

1. Operate and maintain the golf car and charger as
specified in the appropriate Owner’s/Operator’s
Manual;

2. Give notice to an authorized Yamaha golf car
dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten
(10) days after discovery, and make the machine
or charger available at that time for inspection and
repairs by the dealer’s authorized representative.

WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer any remaining
warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent
purchaser, it is imperative that the machine be inspected
and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha
golf car dealer. In order for this warranty to remain in
effect, this inspection and registration must take place
within ten (10) days after transfer. An inspection and
registration fee will be charged for this service.

YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER­CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE
OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY
YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY AND EXCLUDED
FROM THIS WARRANTY.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY
ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIM­ITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS, WHICH VARY, FROM STATE TO STATE.

Yamaha Golf-Car Company,
NEWNAN, GEORGIA 30265-1320

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/06
LIT-13710-03-06B

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IMPORTANT LABELS

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SAFETY AND
INSTRUCTION
LABELS

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Please read the following
labels carefully before

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operating your golf car,
and promptly replace any

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labels which become
damaged or removed.

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WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT

Do not tamper
with governor
to increase
speed. Operation
at higher speeds
can cause loss
of control that
can result in
severe injury or
death.

YAMAHA

Ne pas toucher au
régulateur afin
d’augmenter la
vitesse. Un
fonctionnement
à des vitesses
supérieures au
réglage initial
peut causer une
perte de contrôle
qui peut mener
à une blessure
grave, voire
fatale.

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Y-500a

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IMPORTANT LABELS

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Do not tamper with governor to

increase speed. Operation at

higher speeds can cause loss

of control that can result in

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severe injury or death.

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and “MAX” marks.

• Use only SAE 10W-30, API service SE or SF.

• Maintain oil level between dipstick “MIN”

USE REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Motor Oil Requirements:

away from fuel tank and fuel lines.

• Gasoline is extremely flammable.

• Keep heat, sparks and open flame

• Do not add fuel while engine is

running or hot.

Services should be performed by

dealer or qualified personnel.

• Do not modify fuel system.

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IMPORTANT LABELS

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GOLF CAR SERIAL

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NUMBER

The golf car serial number 1 is
identified in the location shown.

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The first three digits of the serial
number are for model identification;
the remaining digits are the unit

JWX-000000

production number. Keep a record
of these numbers for reference
when ordering parts from a Yamaha

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Golf-Car Company dealer.

The engine serial number 2 is
affixed in the location shown.

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3 Engine Information

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SM-03-399

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THIS ENGINE MEETS **** - **** CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR OFF-ROAD ENGINES.
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO **(*****.******) U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES.

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OPERATOR SAFETY

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Yamaha golf cars are designed to be
simple to operate. However, be sure
to observe the following:

BEFORE OPERATING
THE GOLF CAR

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Read this Owner’s/Operator’s
manual and all safety and instruction
labels on the golf car before
operating.

● Perform the pre-operation checks

found in Section 6 of this manual.

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Only authorized people should
drive the golf car, from the driver’s
side only, and only in designated
areas.

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Do not allow more than two
occupants per seat. This golf car is
restricted to two occupants unless
equipped with a rear seat.

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Do not operate the golf car while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs; their affect on vision and
judgment make operating a golf
car dangerous.

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Do not operate the golf car on
public streets, roads or highways
unless allowed by law or local
regulating authority.

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WHILE OPERATING THE
GOLF CAR

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Keep your entire body inside the
golf car, remain seated and hold
on when the car is in motion.

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Do not start the golf car until all
occupants are seated.

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Keep your hands on the steering
wheel and your eyes on the path
ahead.

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Use extra care in congested areas
or when backing up. Always back
up slowly, and watch carefully.

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Avoid starting or stopping abruptly.

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Vary the speed of the golf car to
match the terrain of the course.

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Avoid turning the steering wheel
too sharply at higher speeds.

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Always drive slowly straight up or
straight down slopes – never at an
angle.

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Do not run the engine indoors.
Exhaust gas is poisonous.

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Do not make any modification or
addition which affects capacity or
safe operation, or make any
changes not in accordance with
the owner’s/operator’s manual.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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Like all machines, golf cars can

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cause injury if improperly used or
maintained. This section contains
broad safety practices required for
safe golf car operation. Before golf

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cars are operated, golf course
personnel should establish any
additional safety practices that may
be required for safe operation.

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Experience has shown that golf
cars are safe when operated in
accordance with the safety warnings

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affixed to every golf car. This safe
operation is enhanced when golf
cars are used according to the safety

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rules and practices established to
meet the terrain and conditions of
the course they are used on.

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The information contained here is
intended for golf course personnel
responsible for golf car safety. If you
are responsible for the operation and

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maintenance of this golf car, we
encourage you to implement this golf
car safety program.

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DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS

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Allow only authorized people to
operate golf cars. It is recommended
that only people who possess a valid

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motor vehicle driver’s license be
allowed to operate golf cars.

Place operation and safety

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instructions recommended by the
golf car manufacturer, along with
the golf course safety rules, in a
conspicuous place near the golf car
rental area or golf car pick-up area.
It is also recommended that the
following warning be posted in a
conspicuous location:

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Do Not Operate Golf Cars When
Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or
Drugs

GOLF COURSE SAFETY
SURVEY

Perform safety surveys regularly to
identify hazardous areas where golf
cars should not be operated.

GOLF COURSE HAZARD
PREVENTION

The following golf course hazards
must be made safe:

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Steep Grades. Where steep
grades exist, restrict golf cars to
designated golf car pathways
where possible. In addition,
identify steep grades with a
suitable warning like:

Steep Grade, Descend Slowly
With Foot On Brake

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Sharp Turns, Blind Corners,
Bridge Approaches. Chain or

rope off these potentially
hazardous areas or identify them
with a suitable warning describing
the nature of the hazard and the
proper precautions to be taken to
avoid the hazard.

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Wet Areas. Wet grass may cause
a golf car to lose traction and may
affect stability. Reduce speed in
wet areas or during periods of
inclement weather.

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Loose Terrain. Loose terrain may
cause a golf car to lose traction
and may affect stability. Repair
loose terrain, chain or rope off
these areas, or identify loose
terrain with a suitable warning.

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Golf Car and Pedestrian
Interference. Reroute golf car

traffic or pedestrian traffic in
congested areas wherever possible
to prevent accidents. If it is
impractical to reroute traffic, erect
warning signs to warn pedestrians
of golf car traffic, and to warn golf
car operators to drive slowly, use
caution and watch for pedestrians.

MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED FOR GOLF
CAR SAFETY

Practice the following to help ensure
the safety of golf car operators:

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Preventative Maintenance.
Perform all scheduled
maintenance in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations
to provide the golfing patron with a
safe, properly operating golf car.

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Parts and Materials. Use only
replacement parts and materials
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Ventilation. Properly ventilate all
maintenance and storage areas in
accordance with applicable fire
codes and ordinances to avoid fire
hazards. Ventilation is required to
remove flammable vapors and
fumes from gasoline powered car
storage areas. Ventilation is also
required to remove hydrogen gas
from the car storage areas during
the battery charging process.

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Personnel. Allow only qualified,
trained, and authorized personnel
to inspect, adjust and maintain golf
cars.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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DURING MAINTENANCE

When performing maintenance, follow
all safety instructions contained in the

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manufacturer’s operation and service
manuals, as well as the following
safety procedures:

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Properly immobilize golf car before
beginning any maintenance.

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Properly block chassis before
working underneath golf car.

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Before disconnecting any part of the
fuel system, drain the applicable
part of the system to prevent fuel
leaks.

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Avoid fire hazards, and have
appropriate fire protection
equipment available.

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Before performing any maintenance,
disable the car’s electrical system in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Use only properly insulated tools
when working on electrically
powered golf cars or around
batteries.

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Maintain all safety devices, includ­ing brakes, steering mechanisms,
warning devices and governors, in a
safe operating condition. Do not
modify these safety devices as
supplied by the manufacturer.

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After each maintenance or repair,
the car must be driven by a
qualified, trained and authorized
person – in an area free of
pedestrian traffic – to ensure proper
operation and adjustment.

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Record all maintenance performed
in a maintenance record log by
date, name of person performing
maintenance and type of
maintenance. Periodically inspect
maintenance log to ensure
accurate and complete entries.

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Provide operator comment cards
to assist in identifying non-periodic
maintenance needs for specific
golf cars.

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Maintain in a legible condition all
nameplates, warnings, and
instructions provided by the
manufacturer.

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If new nameplates, warnings or
instructions are needed, contact
your Yamaha Golf-Car Company
dealer.

FUEL HANDLING/
STORAGE AND
BATTERY CHARGING

Take the following precautions to
ensure maintenance worker safety:

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Supervise the storage and
handling of liquid fuels in
accordance with applicable fire
and safety requirements.

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Only use battery charging facilities
and procedures that are in
accordance with applicable
ordinances and regulations.

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Periodically inspect fueling to be
certain that applicable safety
codes, regulations and
procedures are being followed.

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CONTROLS

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FEATURES

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1 Brake pedal

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2 Parking brake pedal
3 Accelerator pedal
4 Steering wheel

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5 Oil warning light
6 Main switch
7 Drive selector switch

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8 Choke knob
9 Seat
a Front cowl

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b Front tire

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c Front bumper
d Battery
e Rear cowl
f Fuel shutoff valve

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g Fuel cap
h Rear tire

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i Rear bumper

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