Shifting - Yamaha Tracer MTT850D 2019 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points
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 " " to crank
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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!

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
neutral position (
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
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quick shift system. (See page
3-26.)
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-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Except when upshifting with the
quick shift system, always use
the clutch while changing gears
to avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to with-
stand the shock of forced shift-
), press the
ing.
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