Yamaha VIRAGO XV250R, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
Set this switch to “RUN” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “OFF” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Start switch “START”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION:
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See page 5-2 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-11 for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
1. Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
2. Start switch “START” 1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal
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