Starter Lever (Choke); Throttle Lever - Yamaha PZ500D Owner's Manual

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STARTER LEVER (CHOKE)

Use this lever when starting and warming up a cold engine.
1 Starter lever (choke)
2 When starting a cold engine.
3 Warming up
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4 When the engine is warm.
NOTE:
Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE for proper operation.
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THROTTLE LEVER

Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing 2 the throttle
lever 1 will increase the engine speed and cause engage-
ment of the drive system. Regulate the speed of the machine
by varying the throttle position. Because the throttle is
spring-loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the engine
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will return to an idle when the thumb is released 3.
WARNING
Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper
operation before starting engine.
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