3-6
EAU03890
Engine stop switch “#/$”
Set this switch to “#” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “$” to
stop the engine in case of an emer-
gency, such as when the motorcycle
overturns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
EAU00143
Start switch “,”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
cCSee page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU00152
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.)
EAU00157
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.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
21
1
1
1. Engine stop switch “#/$”
2. Start switch “,”1. Shift pedal 1. Clutch lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
EAU00158
Brake leverThe brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
EAU00162
Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side
of the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU02935
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
1
1
a
b
1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
a. Open.
b. Unlock.
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