Starting The Engine - Yamaha R6 2023 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points

Starting the engine

The ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
 the transmission is in the neutral
position or
 the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch on and set
the engine stop switch to the run
position.
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2. Confirm the indicator and warning
light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
5-4.)
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 Do not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light or the oil
level warning light remains on.
 The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
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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 the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
5. 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!
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TIP
This model is equipped with:
 a lean angle sensor. This sensor
 an engine auto-stop system. The
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stops the engine in case of a turn-
over. In this case, turn the main
switch off and then on. Failing to
do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine
will crank when pushing the start
switch.
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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