2002 YAMAHA DT125R coolant temperature

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ............... 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............................... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS .. 3-1
Main switch ..................................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............................ 3-1
Speedometer unit .......................................... 3-2
Tachometer .................................................... 3-2
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 3-3
Handlebar switches ........................................ 3-3
Clutch lever .................................................... 3-4
Shift pedal ...................................................... 3-4
Brake lever ..................................................... 3-5
Brake pedal .................................................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap .................................................. 3-5
Fuel (except for Switzerland and Austria) ...... 3-6
Fuel (for Switzerland and Austria) ................. 3-6
Catalytic converter
(for Switzerland and Austria) ....................... 3-7
2-stroke engine oil .......................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ........................................................ 3-9
Starter (choke) lever ..................................... 3-10Kickstarter .................................................... 3-10
Steering lock ................................................. 3-10
Seat .............................................................. 3-11
Helmet holder ............................................... 3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ....... 3-12
Carrier .......................................................... 3-14
YEIS handling precautions .......................... 3-14
YPVS ............................................................ 3-14
Sidestand ..................................................... 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........................ 3-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............................. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................................. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ............................................... 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................................... 5-2
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .................................. 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................ 5-3
Engine break-in .............................................. 5-4
Parking ........................................................... 5-5
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-22)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
3. Speedometer unit (page 3-2)
4. Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-3)
5. Tachometer (page 3-2)6. Right handlebar switch (page 3-4)
7. Brake lever (page 3-5, 6-23)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-18, 6-29)
9. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)
10. Main switch (page 3-1)
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Controls and instruments
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Coolant temperature gaugeWith the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with
changes in the weather and engine
load. If the needle reaches or enters
the red zone, stop the motorcycle
and let the engine cool. (See page
6-45 for further instructions.)
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cCDo not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Turn signal switch “4/6”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “4”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “*”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone
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Handlebar switches
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Light switch “9/
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/:”
Set this switch to “'
” to turn on
the auxiliary light, meter lighting and
taillight. Set the switch to “:” to turn
on the headlight also. Set the switch
to “9” to turn off all the lights.
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Dimmer switch “&/%”
Set this switch to “&” for the high
beam and to “%” for the low beam.
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1. Light switch “9/
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/:”
2. Dimmer switch “&/%”
3. Turn signal switch “4/6”
4. Horn switch “*”
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