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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
EWA11250
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the en-
gine with the centerstand down.
When the centerstand is down
and the engine is idling, keep
your hands and feet away from
the rear wheel.
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Starting the engine
CAUTION:
ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
WARNING
EWA10290
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-18.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
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The following warning lights, indica-
tor light and indicators should come
on for a few seconds, then go off.
Engine trouble warning light
ABS warning light (for ABS
models)
Immobilizer system indicator
light
V-belt replacement indicator
Oil change indicator
If a warning light, indicator light or
indicator does not go off, see page
3-3 or 3-5 for the corresponding
warning light, indicator light or indi-
cator circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
NOTE:
If the engine does not 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 en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
CAUTION:
ECA11040
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
