Yamaha 2011 WR250FA, Owner'S Service Manual

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
MAIN SWITCH
Functions of the respective switch positions are
as follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off.
Main switch indicator light
The main switch "1" is equipped with an indica-
tor light "2" to avoid forgetting to turn it off. This
light functions as follows.
• It lights up with the main switch "ON".
• It goes out when the engine increases its
speed after being started.
• It lights up again when the engine is stopped.
If the indicator light will not light up with the
main switch "ON", it shows a lack of the battery
voltage. Recharge the battery.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch "1" is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
START SWITCH
The start switch "1" is located on the right han-
dlebar. Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever "1" is located on the left han-
dlebar; it disengages or engages the clutch.
Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar to disen-
gage the clutch, and release the lever to en-
gage the clutch. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth starts.
SHIFT PEDAL
The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 5 speed
transmission are ideally spaced. The gears can
be shifted by using the shift pedal "1" on the left
side of the engine.