2000 YAMAHA TDM 850 stop start

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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. While push-
ing the key into the main switch, turn it
from “OFF” to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF” while pushing.
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WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”. @1. Push
2. Turn
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
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Indicator lights
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Turn indicator lights “ ” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator flashes
when the turn switch is moved to the
left or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Coolant temperature indicator light
“”
This indicator light comes on when the
engine overheats. If the light comes on,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. To check that the in-
dicator light is working properly:l
Turn the engine stop switch to
“ ” and the main switch to “ON”.
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Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
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Push the start switch.
If the indicator light does not come on
while pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical
circuit.
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CAUTION:@ When the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding. @
1. Left turn indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature indicator light “ ”
5. Right turn indicator light “ ”
6. Fuel indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3,1 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
To check that the indicator light is work-
ing properly:l
Turn the engine stop switch to
“ ” and the main switch to “ON”.
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Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
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Push the start switch.
If the indicator light does not come on
while pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical
circuit.
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SpeedometerThis speedometer is equipped with:l
an odometer
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two trip odometers
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a clockOdometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
When set to “ODO”, the motorcycle’s
total mileage is indicated.
When set to “TRIP 1” or “TRIP 2”, the
motorcycle’s mileage since the trip
meter was last reset is indicated. Use
the trip meter to estimate how far you
can ride on a tank of fuel. This informa-
tion will enable you to plan fuel stops in
the future.
1. “SELECT” button
2. “RESET” button
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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Hazard switch “ ”
The hazard switch should be turned on
under emergency or hazardous condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash si-
multaneously when this switch is
turned on with the main switch in the
“ON” or “ ” position.
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CAUTION:@ The battery can discharge from ex-
tended use, making it difficult to op-
erate the starter. @NOTE:@ Turn on the hazard switch to warn oth-
er drivers if your motorcycle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard. @
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Hazard switch “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
“ ”, turns the headlight on also.
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Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
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Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch “ ”
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Luggage strap holdersThere are four luggage strap holders
below the passenger seat, two of which
can be turned outward for easier ac-
cess.
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SidestandThis model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
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WARNING
@ This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down
position. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha has designed into this
motorcycle a lockout system to as-
sist the operator in fulfilling the re-
sponsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed be-
low and if there is any indication of a
malfunction, return the motorcycle
to a Yamaha dealer immediately for
repair. @
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation checkCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.CD-11E
1. Luggage strap holder (´ 4)
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON”
AND THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO
“”.TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.ENGINE WILL START.CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON” AND THE
ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO “ ”.
IF TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL AND
SIDESTAND IS DOWN,PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.RETRACT THE SIDESTAND AND PUT
TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.
IF TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP,PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND PUSH THE
START SWITCH. ENGINE WILL START.
MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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51. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
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CAUTION:@ If the fuel indicator light comes on,
check the fuel level. If necessary, fill
the tank with fuel. @2. Shift the transmission into neutral.NOTE:@ When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it. @3. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:@ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt. @
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CAUTION:@ The coolant temperature indicator
light and the fuel indicator light
should come on when the start
switch is pushed and should go off
when the start switch is released. If
the coolant temperature indicator
light remains on, immediately stop
the engine and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the monitoring circuits. If
the fuel indicator light remains on,
add sufficient fuel. @
5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.NOTE:@ For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine! @6. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. @
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