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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. The various main
switch positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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P (Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light are on,
but all other electrical systems are off.
The key can be removed.
The key must be pushed in, and then
released before it can be turned to “P”.
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CAUTION:@ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. @
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Indicator lights
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the turn
signal switch is pushed to the left or right.
1. Push.
2. Release.
3. Turn.
1. High beam indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
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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.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. @
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Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
During normal operation, this switch
should be kept in the “ON” position. If
you run out of fuel while riding, set the
switch to “RES”, refuel as soon as pos-
sible, and then set the switch back to
“ON”.NOTE:@ After switching to “RES”, approximately
2.5 L of fuel remain in the fuel tank. @
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Clutch leverThe 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 3-10
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
4. Fuel reserve switch “FUEL”
1. Clutch lever
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1 (except for GB)
12V, 3.4 W ´ 1 (for GB)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Front turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 2
Rear turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 2
Meter lighting 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Neutral indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
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