INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-263EAU15303SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left sideof the frame. Raise the sidestand orlower it with your foot while holding thevehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part ofthe ignition circuit cut-off system, whichcuts the ignition in certain situations.(See page 3-26 for an explanation ofthe ignition circuit cut-off system.)WARNINGEWA10240The vehicle must not be ridden withthe sidestand down, or if the side-stand cannot be properly moved up(or does not stay up), otherwise thesidestand could contact the groundand distract the operator, resultingin a possible loss of control.Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-offsystem has been designed to assistthe operator in fulfilling the respon-sibility of raising the sidestand be-fore starting off. Therefore, checkthis system regularly as describedbelow and have a Yamaha dealer re-pair it if it does not function proper-ly.EAU44902Ignition circuit cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system (com-prising the sidestand switch, clutchswitch and neutral switch) has the fol-lowing functions. It prevents starting when the trans-mission is in gear and the side-stand is up, but the clutch lever isnot pulled. It prevents starting when the trans-mission is in gear and the clutch le-ver is pulled, but the sidestand isstill down. It cuts the running engine when thetransmission is in gear and the sid-estand is moved down.Periodically check the operation of theignition circuit cut-off system accordingto the following procedure.