tow bar YAMAHA XVS1100A 2001 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION:@ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-19
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
1. Clutch lever
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Shift pedal (XVS1100)The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Shift pedal (XVS1100A)The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.NOTE:Use your toes or heel to shift up and
your toes to shift down.
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
1. Shift pedalXVS1100
1. Shift pedalXVS1100A
1. Brake lever
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