OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not un- derstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.

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WARNING

Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lead to loss of con- trol, which could cause an accident or injury.

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This model is equipped with a lean angle sensor to stop the engine in case of a turnover.To start the engine after a turn- over, be sure to turn the main switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Failing to do so will prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch.

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Starting the engine

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NOTICE

See page 5-3 for engine break-in instructions prior to operating the vehicle for the first time.

In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, the sidestand must be up.

See page 3-10 for more information.

1.Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “#”.

The engine trouble warning light should come on for a few seconds, then go off. NOTICE: If the warn- ing light does not go off, have a Yamaha dealer check its electri- cal circuit.[ECAT1120]

2.Close the throttle completely.

3.Start the engine by pushing the start switch while applying the front or rear brake. NOTICE: For maxi- mum engine life, never acceler- ate hard when the engine is

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If the engine does not start, release the start switch, wait a few sec- onds, and then try again. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt.

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