CONTROL FUNCTIONS

EC152000

CLUTCH LEVER

GEN INFO

The clutch lever 1 is located on the left han- dlebar; it disengages or engages the clutch. Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar to disen- gage the clutch, and release the lever to engage the clutch. The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth starts.

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SHIFT PEDAL

The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 5 speed transmission are ideally spaced. The gears can be shifted by using the shift pedal 1 on the left side of the engine.

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KICKSTARTER CRANK

Rotate the kickstarter crank 1 away from the engine. Push the starter down lightly with your foot until the gears engage, then kick smoothly and forcefully to start the engine. This model has a primary kickstarter crank so the engine can be started in any gear if the clutch is disen- gaged. In normal practices, however, shift to neutral before starting.

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THROTTLE GRIP

The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han- dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.

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FRONT BRAKE LEVER

The front brake lever 1 is located on the right handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti- vate the front brake.

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Yamaha WR250FM service manual Clutch Lever, Shift Pedal, Kickstarter Crank, Throttle Grip, Front Brake Lever