Yamaha TT-R0EX, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
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This model is designed for off-
road use only. Become thor-
oughly familiar with all operat-
ing controls and their functions
before riding. Consult a Yamaha
dealer regarding any control or
function that you do not thor-
oughly understand.
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Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
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Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “
”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
WARNING
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Be sure to shift the transmis-
sion into neutral before starting
the engine.
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Never ride with the sidestand
down.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-6.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
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!
7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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