Yamaha MTN690-U - Starting the engine

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St
arting the engine
The ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
l the transmission is in the neutral
position or
l the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch lev-
er is pulled.
To start the engine
1.
Turn the main switch on and set
the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning
light(s) come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. (See page 4-5.)
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l Do n
ot start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
l The oil pressure warning light
should come on and stay on until
the engine is started.
l The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 10 km/h (6
mi/h).
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NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not
work as described above, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tr
al position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
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NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate har
d
when the engine is
cold!
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TIP
This model is equipped with:
l a le
an angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
malfunction indicator light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the indicator light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
l 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.
Operation and important riding points
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