OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU41680
EWA14620
WARNING
●This model is designed for off- road use only. Become thor- oughly familiar with all operat- ing controls and their functions before riding. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thor- oughly understand.
●Never start the engine or oper-
5ate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of con- sciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventila- tion.
●Before starting out, make sure that the sidestand is up. If the sidestand is not raised com- pletely, it could contact the ground and distract the opera- tor, resulting in a possible loss of control.
EAU44810
Starting and warming up a cold engine
1.Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2.Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
”.
3.Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
EWA14410
WARNING
●Be sure to shift the transmis- sion into neutral before starting the engine.
●Never ride with the sidestand down.
4.Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. (See page
5.Start the engine by pushing the start switch or by pushing the kick- starter lever down.
ECA11130
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, always warm the engine up before starting off. Never accelerate hard when the engine is cold!
6.When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off.
