Operation and important riding points
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
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Be sure to shift the transmission
into neutral before starting the
engine.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 4-7.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
6. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
The engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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