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EAU00372
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU00374*
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This model is designed for off-
road use only. In most
instances, it is illegal to ride
this model (either day or
night) on any public street or
highway.
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Never start your engine or let
it run for any length of time in
a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness
and death within a short time.
Always operate your motorcy-
cle in an area with adequate
ventilation.
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Before starting out, always be
sure the sidestands are up.
Failure to retract a sidestand
completely can result in a seri-
ous accident when you try to
turn a corner.
EAU00406*
Starting and warming up a
cold engine
(For 6 V model)
1. Turn the fuel cock to "ON".
2. Turn the main switch to "ON"
and the engine stop switch to
"RUN".
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neu-
tral, the neutral indicator light
should be on. If the light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect it.
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle
grip.
5. Kick the kick starter to start the
engine.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the
halfway position.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, always
warm up the engine before starting
off. Never accelerate hard with a
cold engine.
7. After warming up the engine,
turn off the starter completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it
responds normally to the throttle
with the starter (choke) turned off.
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