Shifting - Yamaha MTN690-U 2019 Owner's Manual

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The neutral position indicator light
should be on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Push the start switch "
the engine with the starter.
Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
Operation and important riding points

Shifting

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1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
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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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NOTICE
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
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quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed
shock of forced shifting.
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