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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
OFF ON
LOCK
EAU10570
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight and
auxiliary ligth come on, and the engine
can be started. The key cannot be
removed.The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”
EAU10660
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.To loc
k the steer
ing
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
1. Push
2. Turn
To unloc
k the steer
ing
Push the key in, and then turn it to “OFF”
while still pushing it.
1. Push
2. Turn
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped before
turning the key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSthe “SELECT” button, and then push the
“RESET” button for at least one second.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter manually, it will reset itself
automatically and the display will return
to the prior mode after refueling and
traveling 5 km (3mi).
Clock mode
To set the clock:1. Push the “SELECT” button and “RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing, push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and then release it to start the clock.
Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. The display segments
of the fuel meter disappear towards “E”
(Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the fuel level reaches the bottom
segment near “E”, the fuel level warning
indicator and the bottom segment will
flash. Refuel as soon as possible.
EAU12347
Handlebar switches1. Pass switch“
”
2. Dimmer switch “
/
”
3. Turn signal switch “
/
”
4. Horn switch “
”1
2
1. Engine stop switch “
/
”
2. Start switch ”
”
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Pass switch “
”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “
/
”
Set this switch to “
” for the high beam
and to “
” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “
/
”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
”. To signal a left-hand turn,
push this switch to “
”. 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.
EAU12500
Horn switch “
”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “
/
”
Set this switch to “
” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “
” to stop
the engine in case of an emergency, such
as when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.EAU12710
Start switch “
”
Push this switch to crank the engine with
the starter.
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instructions
prior to starting the engine.
EAU12820
Clutch lever1. Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the clutch,
pull the lever toward the handlebar 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 3-12.)
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NO NOTE:
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EWA10270
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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly
understand.
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Never start the engine or operate
it in a closed area for any length
of time. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous, and inhaling them
can cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate
ventilation.
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Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised
completely, it could contact the
ground and distract the operator,
resulting in a possible loss of
control.
EAUW0090
Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:l
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with the
clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EWA10290
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Before starting the engine, check
the function of the ignition
circuit cut-off system according
to the procedure described on
page 3-12.
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Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure
that the engine stop switch is set
to “
”.
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The engine trouble warning light
should come on for a few
seconds, then go off. If the warning light does not go off,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
motorcycle.
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The speedometer needle will
sweep across the speed range
and then return to zero. The
tachometer needle will sweep
across the r/min range and then
return to zero. If either needle
does not sweep across their
ranges, ask a Yamaha dealer to
check the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light should
be on, otherwise have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.3. Start the engine by pushing thestart switch.If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to
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