OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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
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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
For safety, always start the en-
gine with the centerstand down.
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Starting the engine
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CAUTION:
familiar
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to " ", and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn it to "
PUSH
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CAUTION:
If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.
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".
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NOTE:
If the engine fails to start by pushing the
start switch, release the switch, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
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crank the engine more than 5 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try using
the kickstarter.
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3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.