Shifting - Yamaha FJR1300AS Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
CAUTION:
The following warning lights, indica-
tor light and indicators should come
on for a few seconds, then go off.
G Oil level warning light
G Engine trouble/YCC-S indica-
tors and warning light
G
Immobilizer system indicator
light
G
ABS warning light
If a warning or indicator light, or an
indicator does not go off, see page
5
3-4 for the corresponding circuit
check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position with the front or rear
brake applied.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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NOTE:
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.
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!

Shifting

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1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1. Hand shift lever
2. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
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