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The scooter must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up),
otherwise the sidestand could con-
tact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control. Yamaha’s ignition
circuit cut-off system has been
designed to assist the operator in
fulfilling the responsibility of rais-
ing the sidestand before starting
off. Therefore, check this system
regularly as described below and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Ignition circuit cut-off
system
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the follow-
ing functions.
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It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
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It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the side-
stand is still down.
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It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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