Yamaha YFZ450R, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
WARNING
EWB00011
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00631
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.
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Starting the engine
NOTICE
ECB00150
See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the key to “
” (on) and the engine stop
switch to “ ”.
The following warning lights should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.
●
Coolant temperature warning light
●
Fuel level warning light
●
Engine trouble warning light
NOTICE
ECB00824
If a warning light does not go off, see page 4-2
for the corresponding warning light circuit
check. To avoid possible damage, do not oper-
ate the ATV if a warning light stays on.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral. The neutral
indicator light should come on, if it does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
TIP
This model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. The engine can be started under the
following conditions.
● The transmission is in neutral.
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