2003 YAMAHA BT1100 tow

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Engine stop switch “I/B”
Set this switch to “
I” before starting the
engine. Set this switch to “
B” to stop the
engine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or when
the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch “G/E/H”
Set this switch to “
G” to turn on the aux-
iliary light, meter lighting and taillight. Set
the switch to “
E” to turn on the headlight
also. Set the switch to “
H” to turn off all the
lights.
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Start switch “J”
Push this switch to crank the engine with
the starter.
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See page 5-1 for starting instructions
prior to starting the engine.
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left han-
dlebar grip. To disengage the clutch, pull
the lever toward the handlebar grip. To en-
gage the clutch, release the lever. The
lever should be pulled rapidly and re-
leased 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 3-18 for an ex-
planation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-
tem).
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1. Engine stop switch “I/B”
2. Light switch “G/E/H”
3. Start switch “J”1. Clutch lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Shift pedal
The 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 5-speed constant-mesh transmission
equipped on this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right han-
dlebar grip. To apply the front brake, pull
the lever toward the handlebar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a position
adjusting dial. To adjust the distance be-
tween the brake lever and the handlebar
grip, turn the adjusting dial while holding
the lever pushed away from the handlebar
grip. Make sure that the appropriate set-
ting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the
arrow mark on the brake lever.
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Brake pedal
The 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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1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever
2. Position adjusting dial
3. Arrow mark1. Brake pedal
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting
a cold engine with the exception that the
starter (choke) is not required when the
engine is warm.
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Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the amount
of engine power available for starting off,
accelerating, climbing hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the illus-
tration.
NOTE:
To shift the transmission into the neutral
position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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•Even with the transmission in the
neutral position, do not coast for
long periods of time with the
engine off, and do not tow the
motorcycle for long distances. The
transmission is properly lubricat-
ed only when the engine is run-
ning. Inadequate lubrication may
damage the transmission.
•Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damaging
the engine, transmission, and dri-
ve train, which are not designed to
withstand the shock of forced
shifting.
CAUTION:
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1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
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