Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS5-15EAU15951Read the Owner’s Manual carefully tobecome familiar with all controls. Ifthere is a control or function you do notunderstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.WARNINGEWA10271Failure to familiarize yourself withthe controls can lead to loss of con-trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.EAU48710TIPThis model is equipped with:● a lean angle sensor to stop the en-gine in case of a turnover. In thiscase, the multi-function display in-dicates error code 30, but this isnot a malfunction. Turn the key to“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear theerror code. Failing to do so will pre-vent the engine from starting eventhough the engine will crank whenpushing the start switch.● an engine auto-stop system. Theengine stops automatically if leftidling for 20 minutes. If the enginestops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.EAU51790Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-offsystem to enable starting, one of thefollowing conditions must be met:● The transmission is in the neutralposition.● The transmission is in gear withthe clutch lever pulled and thesidestand up.See page 3-25 for more informa-tion.1. Turn the key to “ON” and makesure that the engine stop switch isset to “ ”.The following warning lights andindicator light should come on for afew seconds, then go off.● Oil level warning light● Coolant temperature warninglight● Engine trouble warning light● Immobilizer system indicatorlightNOTICEECA17670If the above warning lights or indica-tor light do not come on initiallywhen the key is turned to “ON”, or ifU39PE2E0.book Page 1 Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:24 AM