Operation and important riding points
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Starting the engine
In order for the starting circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
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The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled.
See page 4-20 for more informa-
tion.
1. Set the stop/run/start switch
to “
”.
2. Turn the key to “
”. The engine
trouble warning light should come
on for a few seconds, then go off.
NOTICE:
If the warning light
does not go off, have a Yamaha
dealer check its electrical cir-
cuit.
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3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
4. Slide the stop/run/start switch
toward “
” to start the engine. If
the engine fails to start, release the
switch after 5 seconds.
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Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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Wait a few seconds before
trying again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position (
), press the shift pedal
down repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, and then slightly raise
it.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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