FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEMCHECKSPAGE

Front fork and rear shock absorber assembly

Chassis fasteners

• Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.4-7, 4-9, 4-9, 7-25

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.

• Tighten if necessary.

• Check that the control cables move smoothly.

Moving parts and cables

• Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned or when the front forks travel up and down.

• Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary. 7-23, 7-23, 7-24, 7-25

Exhaust system

Ignition system

• Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks.

• Check for leakage. —

• Check that all leads and cables are properly connected.7-8

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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 understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.

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Warning

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

Starting and warming up a cold engine

1.Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.

2.Shift the transmission into the neutral position.

3.Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. (See page 4-6.)

4.Start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down. NOTICE: For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is cold! [ECA11041]

5.When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off.

Tip

The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off.

Starting a warm engine

Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold engine with the exception that the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is warm. Instead, start the engine with the throttle slightly open.

Tip

If the engine does not start after several kicks, try again with the throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open.