Operation Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU44814
Starting and warming up a
cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
WARNING
EWA14410
● Be sure to shift the transmis-
sion into neutral before starting
the engine.
● Never ride with the sidestand
down.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 4-7.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by pushing the kick-
starter lever down.
6. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
NOTICE
ECA11042
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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