Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met:
- The transmission is in the neutral position.
- The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up.
1. Turn the key to "ON" and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to"
".
The following warning lights and indicator light should come on for a few seconds, then go off.
- Neutral indicator light
- Turn signal indicator light
- High beam indicator light
- Coolant temperature warning light
- Engine trouble warning light
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-2 for the corresponding
warning and indicator
light circuit check.
- Shift the transmission into the neutral position. (See page 5-2.) The neutral indicator light should come on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit.
- Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. NOTICE: For maximum
engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is
cold!
If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, wait a few seconds, 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.
Operation and important riding points
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.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yoursel ...
Shifting
Shifting
Shift pedal
Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions a ...
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Important manual information
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury
or death.
WARNING
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Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising
the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the transmission
is in gear and the sidestand
is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the t ...
Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle's owner, you are responsible
for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are dependent
upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
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