Yamaha FZS1000P, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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not come on for a few seconds,
then go off, or if it does not go
off after starting with sufficient
fuel, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
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5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) lever back halfway.
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CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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6. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the
illustration.
NOTE:
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To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
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