Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting A Cold Engine - Yamaha TZR50 Owner's Manual

s WARNING
s
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised comple-
tely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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Starting a cold engine

In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
dealer
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
s WARNING
s
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system
according to the procedure
described on page 3-11.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON".
2. Turn the key to "
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to "
f
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
EAU16050 should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
5. Start the engine by pushing the
NOTE:
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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
engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
CAUTION:
The 2-stroke engine oil level war-
" and make
f
ning light should come on when the
start switch is pushed, and it
".
should go off when the start switch
is released. If the warning light flic-
kers or remains on after starting,
immediately stop the engine, and
then check the 2-stroke engine oil
level and the vehicle for oil leakage.
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completely close the throttle.
(See page 3-8.)
start switch.
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