Clutch Lever - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

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1. Engine stop switch "$/#"
2. Start switch ","
Engine stop switch "$/#"
Engi n e st o p swi t c h
Set this switch to "#" before starting
the engine. Set this switch to "$" to
stop the engine in case of an emer-
gency, such as when the motorcycle
overturns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Start switch ","
St a r t swi t c h
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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1. Clutch lever

Clutch lever
Cl u t c h l e ver
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should
be pulled rapidly and released slowly
for smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-12 for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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