Yamaha SR250G Service Manual page 77

STARTING SYSTEM
Description
This model is equipped with a starting circuit
cut-off switch, The starter motor is so de-
signed that t can be started only when the
transmission is (9 Neutra) or the cluzch 's di
engaged
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Accordingly the starter metor will not star
when the transmission is shifted into any
position other than neutral, unless the clutch
lever is pulled in
In additian. the starter switch is so con-
structed thet when the "START" switch is
turned on, the headlight goes off.
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Function of the Diode in the Relay
When the transmission is in a position other
than Neutral
Turing on the clutch lever switch (Clutch is
disanyayod by wulling the clutch lever
makes the safety relay to turn on.
In this case. the diode interrupts the flow o°
current from the main switch to the neutral
indicator light and to the relay, and thus the
light will not come on.