Starting The Engine - Yamaha MT-10 2023 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points
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Starting the engine

The ignition circuit cut-off system will
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enable starting when:

the transmission is in the neutral
3 position or

the transmission is in gear, the sid-
estand is up, and the clutch lever is
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pulled.
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To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch on and set
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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 seconds,
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and then go off. (See page 5-4.)
TIP
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
Do not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light remains
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on.

The oil pressure and coolant tem-
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perature warning light should
come on and stay on until the en-
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gine is started.

The ABS warning light should
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come on and stay on until the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3
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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 neu-
tral 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.
TIP
If the engine fails to start, try again with
the throttle grip turned by a 1/4 turn (20
degrees) open.
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1. 1/4 turn (20 degrees)
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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