Shifting - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
NOTICE
The following warning lights and in-
1
dicator lights should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
● Neutral indicator light
2
●
Turn signal indicator light
●
High beam indicator light
3
●
Engine trouble warning light
● Coolant temperature warning
4
light
● Immobilizer system indicator
5
light
If a warning or indicator light does
6
not go off, see page 4-3 for the cor-
responding warning and indicator
7
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the
8
neutral position.
9
TIP
When the transmission is in the neu-
10
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
ECAB0070 3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
TIP
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.

Shifting

1. Shift pedal
ECA11040
N.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
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
6-2
EAU16671