Yamaha MT09 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Operation and important riding points
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tral, and that the neutral position
indicator light is on.
NOTICE
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If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
5. Push the Stop/Run/Start switch
down towards “ ”, and release it
when the engine starts.
TIP
If the engine fails to start after 5 sec-
onds, release the switch. Wait 10 sec-
onds before pressing the switch again
to allow battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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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 il-
lustration.
TIP
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.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
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