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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar 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 igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-16 for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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5
6
7
8
9
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1.Clutch lever
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2
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch lever
when shifting the gears of the
6-speed constant-mesh transmission
equipped on this motorcycle.1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to Ò$Ó to stop the
engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Start switch Ò,Ó
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
cCSee page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.1.Engine stop switch
2.Start switch Ò,Ó
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.1.Brake lever
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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7
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1.Brake pedal
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Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side
of the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
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b
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover,
insert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the fuel tank cap can
be opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1.Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2.Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.1.Fuel tank cap lock cover
a.Open.
b.Unlock.
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