Yamaha YZ85(S)/LC, Owner'S Service Manual

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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch
1
is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
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CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever
1
is located on the left han-
dlebar; it disengages or engages the clutch.
Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar to disen-
gage the clutch, and release the lever to
engage the clutch. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth starts.
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SHIFT PEDAL
The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 6 speed
transmission are ideally spaced. The gears
can be shifted by using the shift pedal
1
on
the left side of the engine.
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KICKSTARTER CRANK
Rotate the kickstarter crank
1
away from the
engine. Push the starter down lightly with your
foot until the gears engage, then kick smoothly
and forcefully to start the engine. This model
has a primary kickstarter crank so the engine
can be started in any gear if the clutch is disen-
gaged. In normal practices, however, shift to
neutral before starting.
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THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip
1
is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the
engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward
you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.
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