Shifting - Yamaha Star XVS13CG 2015 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
If a warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to
"ON", or if a warning light remains
on, see page 4-2 for the correspond-
ing warning light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, 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 ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
Operation and important riding points
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Shifting

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4
3
2
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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.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
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repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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NOTICE
 Even with the transmission in
1
 Always use the clutch while
To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
6-2
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.
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand
shock of forced shifting.
the clutch.
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
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