3-1
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
EAU00036
ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU00042
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1.Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2.Push the key in from the ÒOFFÓ
position, release it, and then turn
it to ÒLOCKÓ.
3.Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringInsert the key and turn it to ÒOFFÓ.
EW000016
wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to ÒOFFÓ or ÒLOCKÓ.
EAU00048
. .
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to ÒPÓ.
ECA00043
cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU00027
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
OFFON
LOCKPPUSH
YM-8
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
PARKING
a
b
a.Push.
b.Turn.
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