Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha PW80(Z) Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Starting a warm engine

Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
1
when the engine is warm. Instead, start
the engine with the throttle slightly
2
open.
TIP
3
If the engine does not start after sever-
al kicks, try again with the throttle 1/4
4
to 1/2 open.
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Shifting

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2
1
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1
2
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
This motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. 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
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
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NOTICE
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To start out and accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the
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Even with the transmission in
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.
Always release the throttle grip
before changing gears to avoid
damaging the engine, transmis-
sion, and drive train, which are
not designed to withstand the
shock of shifting when the throt-
tle grip is open.
shift pedal. NOTICE: Always
close the throttle before shifting
gears, otherwise damage to the
engine and drive train may re-
sult.
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