Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
6-1
6
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lea
d
to loss of con-
trol, which coul
d
cause an acci
d
ent
or injury.
EAUN0073
NOTICE
ECAN0072
Do not ri
d
e throu
g
h
d
eep water, oth-
erwise the en
g
ine may
b
e
d
ama
g
e
d
.
Avoi
d
pu
dd
les
b
ecause they may
b
e
d
eeper than expecte
d
.
EAUN0850
Startin
g
the en
g
ine
The sidestand must be up in order for
the ignition circuit cut-off system to en-
able starting (see page 4-15).
WARNING
EWAN0020
Before startin
g
the en
g
ine, make
sure that the vehicle is place
d
on the
centerstan
d
.
NOTICE
ECA10251
See pa
g
e 6-3 for en
g
ine
b
reak-in in-
structions prior to operatin
g
the ve-
hicle for the first time.
To start the en
g
ine
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Turn the key to “ON”.
3. Apply the front or rear brake.
4. Push the start switch.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 5 seconds on any
one attempt.
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