Yamaha FJR1300R, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
ECA00083
CAUTION:
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The oil level warning light and en-
gine trouble warning light should
come on for a few seconds, then go
off. If a warning light does not go off,
see pages 3-2 and 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning light circuit
check.
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2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:
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When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
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If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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ECA00055
CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
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NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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