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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:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled.
See page 4-14 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON”. 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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2. 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.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. If the engine fails to
start, try again with the throttle
grip open 1/4 turn (10 mm). Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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.
1/4 turn
(10 mm)
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1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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