Shifting - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points
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This model is equipped with:
 an
inertial measurement
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting 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
8
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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NOTICE
Do not ride through deep water, oth-
unit
erwise the engine may be damaged.
Avoid puddles because they may be
deeper than expected.
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Shifting

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1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
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 illustration.
TIP
 To shift the transmission into the
 This model is equipped with a
8-3
6
5
4
3
2
1 1
2
N
1
neutral position ( ), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
quick shifter. (See page 4-3.)
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