Shifting - Yamaha WR250X 2007 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
G
Coolant temperature warning
light
G
Engine trouble warning light
If a warning light does not go off, see
1
page 3-2 for the corresponding
warning light circuit check.
2
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
4
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
5
cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
6
start switch.
NOTE:
7
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
8
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
9 serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
5-2
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Shifting

6
5
4
3
2
N
1
2
1
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 il-
lustration.
NOTE:
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.
CAUTION:
G
Even with the transmission in
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