OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU45310
TIP
This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start switch.
EAU44724
Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met.
●
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
●
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-22 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “
”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
●
Oil level warning light
●
Coolant temperature warning
light
●
Engine trouble warning light
●
ABS warning light (for ABS
models)
●
Immobilizer system indicator
light
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