Operation and important riding points6-16EAU15952Read the Owner’s Manual carefully tobecome familiar with all controls. Ifthere is a control or function you do notunderstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.WARNINGEWA10272Failure to familiarize yourself withthe controls can lead to loss of con-trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.EAU4088BStarting and warming up acold engine1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “O”(on).2. Set the engine stop switch to“START”.3. Turn the starter (choke) on andcompletely close the throttle. (Seepage 4-7.)4. While applying the front or rearbrake, start the engine by pushingthe kickstarter lever down.5. When the engine is warm, turn thestarter (choke) off and set the en-gine stop switch to “RUN”.TIPThe engine is warm when it respondsquickly to the throttle with the starter(choke) turned off.NOTICEECA11043For maximum engine life, never ac-celerate hard when the engine iscold!