Shifting - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
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If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
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then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
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serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
4 attempt.
CAUTION:
5
For maximum engine life, never ac-
6 celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
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sponds to the throttle.
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Shifting

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1. Shift pedal
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.
NOTE:
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.
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CAUTION:
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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
distances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
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