Control Functions; "Engine Stop" Button; Clutch Lever; Shift Pedal - Yamaha YZ250(R)/LC Owner's Service Manual

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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"ENGINE STOP" BUTTON

The "ENGINE STOP" button 1 is located on the
left handlebar. Continue pushing the "ENGINE
STOP" button till the engine comes to a stop.
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CLUTCH LEVER

The clutch lever 1 is located on the left handle-
bar; it disengages or engages the clutch. Pull
the clutch lever to the handlebar to disengage
the clutch, and release the lever to engage the
clutch. The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth starts.
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SHIFT PEDAL

The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 5 speed
transmission are ideally spaced. The gears can
be shifted by using the shift pedal 1 on the left
side of the engine.
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KICK STARTER
Rotate the kick starter 1 away from the engine.
Push the starter down lightly with your foot until
the gears engage, then kick smoothly and force-
fully to start the engine. This model has a prima-
ry kick starter so the engine can be started in
any gear if the clutch is disengaged. In normal
practices, however, shift to neutral before start-
ing.
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THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the engine.
For acceleration, turn the grip toward you; for
deceleration, turn it away from you.
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