Starting The Engine; Shifting - Yamaha Exciter T150 Owner's Manual

Starting the engine

In order for the starting circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
 The transmission is in the neutral
position.
 The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled.
See page 4-14 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to "ON". The engine
trouble warning light should come
on for a few seconds, then go off.
NOTICE: If the warning light
does not go off, have a Yamaha
dealer check its electrical cir-
cuit.
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2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. If the engine fails to
start, try again with the throttle
grip open 1/4 turn (10 mm). Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU65820 battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!

Shifting

1/4 turn
(10 mm)
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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