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WARNING
G
Become
thoroughly
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
G
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
G
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15950
Starting the engine
EWA10270
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
familiar
following conditions must be met.
G
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
G
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
WARNING
G
Before
starting
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording
described on page 3-19.
G
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to "ON" and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to "
".
CAUTION:
The following warning lights should
come on for a few seconds, then go
off.
G
Oil level warning light
EAU40192
If a warning light does not go off, see
page 3-2 for the corresponding
warning light circuit check.
NOTE:
EWA10290
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
the
engine,
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
to
the
procedure
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
ECA15481
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
5-1
G
Coolant temperature warning
light
G
Engine trouble warning light
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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