Ignition Circuit Cut-Off System - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

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The motorcycle must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be
moved up (or does not stay up),
otherwise the sidestand could con-
tact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control. Yamaha's ignition
circuit cut-off system has been
designed to assist the operator in
fulfilling the responsibility of rais-
ing the sidestand before starting
off. Therefore, check this system
regularly as described below and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Ignition circuit cut-off
system
I g ni t i o n ci r c ui t cut - o f f syst e m
The ignition circuit cut-off system
properly (comprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the following functions.
8 It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is not pulled.
8 It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the
sidestand is still down.
8 It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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