CONTROL FUNCTIONS

GEN INFO

EC152000

CLUTCH LEVER

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.

EC153000

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

Rotate the kickstarter 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 so the engine can be started in any gear if the clutch is disengaged. 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 WR45OFR service manual Clutch Lever, Shift Pedal, Kickstarter, Throttle Grip, Front Brake Lever