Shifting - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
and indicator light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position. (See page 5-2.) The
neutral indicator light should come
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on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
check the electrical circuit.
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. NOTICE: For maxi-
mum engine life, never acceler-
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ate hard when the engine is
cold!
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If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
5 onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
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tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
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tempt.
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Shifting

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1. Shift pedal
2. 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.
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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.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
5-2
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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.
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Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to
shock of forced shifting.
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