OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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CAUTION:
ECA15540
The following warning lights and in-
dicators should come on for a few
seconds, then go off.
● Oil level warning light
● Engine trouble/YCC-S indica-
tors and warning light
● ABS warning light
If a warning light or an indicator
does not go off, see page 3-2 for the
corresponding circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position with the front or rear
brake applied.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
CAUTION:
ECA11130
For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
EAU40572
Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1. Hand shift lever
2. Neutral position
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