5-2
Starting a cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine stop switch
to “ “.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the starter switch.
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with a starting and an ignition
circuit cut-off switch.
1. The engine can be started only under the following conditions:
a. The transmission is in neutral.
b. The transmission is in gear and the clutch is disengaged.
2. The motorcycle must not be ridden when the sidestand is down. NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the starter switch, wait a
few seconds, then try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preseve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
6. After starting the engine, turn back the starter to an
intermediate position.
NOTE:
To obtain maximum engine life and service, do not ever
thoroughly accelerate it while the engine is cold.
7. After warming up the engine, turn back the starter (CHOKE) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle
with the starter turned off.
5-2
Starting a cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine stop switch
to “ “.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the starter switch.
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped with a starting and an ignition
circuit cut-off switch.
1. The engine can be started only under the following conditions:
a. The transmission is in neutral.
b. The transmission is in gear and the clutch is disengaged.
2. The motorcycle must not be ridden when the sidestand is down. NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the starter switch, wait a
few seconds, then try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preseve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
6. After starting the engine, turn back the starter to an
intermediate position.
NOTE:
To obtain maximum engine life and service, do not ever
thoroughly accelerate it while the engine is cold.
7. After warming up the engine, turn back the starter (CHOKE) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle
with the starter turned off.
