Shifting - Yamaha MT-03 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
1
should be on, otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
2
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
3
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
4
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
5
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
6
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
7
8
9
10
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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Shifting

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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