Yamaha YZF600RP Owner's Manual page 49

CAUTION:
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G 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 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 dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand
shock of forced shifting.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the table on page 5-5,
close the throttle, and at the same
time, quickly pull the clutch lever
in.
5. Shift the transmission into second
gear. (Make sure not to shift the
the
transmission
position.)
6. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
NOTE:
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Always shift gears at the recommend-
ed shift points.
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To decelerate
1. Apply both the front and the rear
2. Shift the transmission into first
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
into the neutral
5-4
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
gear when the motorcycle reaches
25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engine
is about to stall or runs very rough-
ly, pull the clutch lever in and use
the brakes to stop the motorcycle.
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
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