Yamaha VMAX VMX12W1, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 9000 r/min and above
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the en-
gine cool. (See page 6-40.)
CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Handlebar switches
Left
Right
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone 1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature gauge red zone
1. Dimmer switch “LIGHTS”
2. Turn signal switch “TURN”
3. Horn switch “HORN”
1. Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
2. Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
3. Start switch “START”