Shifting - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Operation And Important Riding Points
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
The quick shift indicator light
should come on when the key is
turned to "ON", and then remain on
after the engine is started.
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 4-5 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuit
check.
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2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
indicator light should come on. If
not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
check the electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by sliding the
switch toward " ".
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
The neutral

Shifting

1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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
illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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