Operation And Important Riding Points - Yamaha YZF-R1R Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
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The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
G Oil level warning light
G
Fuel level warning light
G
Coolant temperature warning
light
G Engine speed indicator light
G Engine trouble warning light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see pages 3-2–3-5 for the
corresponding warning and indica-
tor light circuit check.
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2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:
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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.
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

ECA00132 NOTE:
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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.
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CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
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NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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