Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine - Yamaha MTM690 Owner's Manual

Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.

Operation and important riding points

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This model is equipped with:
 a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
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case, the engine trouble warning
light will come on, but this is not a
malfunction. Turn the key to
"OFF" and then to "ON" to turn off
the warning light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
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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Starting the engine

Under normal conditions, shift the
transmission into neutral before start-
ing the engine. To start the engine with
the transmission in gear, the sidestand
must be up and the clutch lever pulled.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch to "ON", and
2. Confirm the following lights per-
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 The oil pressure warning light
 The ABS warning light should go
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set the engine stop switch to " ".
form a circuit check.
 Coolant temperature warning
light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Oil pressure warning light
 ABS warning light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
should come back on and stay on
until the engine is started.
off after reaching a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
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