automatic transmission YAMAHA MT-09 2021 Owners Manual

Instrument and control functions
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This module allows you to set the
clock.
When the clock module is selected, the
hours will be highlighted.
Set the hours by rotating the wheel
switch. Push the switch to confirm and
highlight the minutes.
After confirming the minutes, you will
be returned to the top MENU screen.
“All Reset”
This module resets all settings items
(except the odometer and clock) to
their default or factory presets.
Select YES to reset all items. After se-
lecting YES, all items will be reset and
the screen will automatically return to
the top MENU screen.
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Clutch leverTo disengage the drivetrain from the
engine, such as when shifting gears,
pull the clutch lever toward to the han-
dlebar. Release the lever to engage the
clutch and transmit power to the rear
wheel.TIPThe lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth shifting.
(See page 6-3.)
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Shift pe
dalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. To shift the
transmission to a higher gear, move
the shift pedal up. To shift to the trans-
mission to a lower gear, move the the
shift pedal down. (See page 6-3.)
The shift rod is equipped with a shift
sensor, which is part of the quick shift
system. The shift sensor reads up and
down movement, as well as the
strength of the input force when the
shift pedal is moved.
NOYES
km/h
All Reset
1. Clutch lever
1 1 1
1. Shift pedal
2. Shift sensor
1 1 1
2 2
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Operation and important ri din g points
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TIPThis model is equipped with:
 an inertial measurement unit
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing
the start switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc. The gear positions are shown in
the illustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the
neutral position ( ), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
 This model is equipped with a
quick shift system. (See page 3-3.)
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, nor tow the
motorcycle for long d istances.
The transmission is properly lu-
b ricated only when the en gine is
running . Inadequate lu brication
may damag e the transmission.
 Except when usin g the quick
shift system, always pull the
clutch lever when chan gin g
g ears to avoi d d amag ing the en-
g ine, transmission, an d drive-
train.
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To start out an d 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.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1 1 1
1
N 2 3
4
5
6
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