Yamaha TT-R50E Owner's Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS5-15EAU41680WARNINGEWA14620 This model is designed for off-road use only. Become thor-oughly familiar with all operat-ing controls and their functionsbefore riding. Consult a Yamahadealer regarding any control orfunction that you do not thor-oughly understand. Never start the engine or oper-ate it in a closed area for anylength of time. Exhaust fumesare poisonous, and inhalingthem can cause loss of con-sciousness and death within ashort time. Always make surethat there is adequate ventila-tion. Before starting out, make surethat the sidestand is up. If thesidestand is not raised com-pletely, it could contact theground and distract the opera-tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.EAU40090Starting and warming up acold engine1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.2. Turn the key to “ON” and makesure that the engine stop switch isset to “ ”.3. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position.WARNINGEWA14410 Be sure to shift the transmis-sion into neutral before startingthe engine. Never ride with the sidestanddown.4. Turn the starter (choke) on andcompletely close the throttle. (Seepage 3-6.)5. Start the engine by pushing thestart switch.6. After starting the engine, move thestarter (choke) back halfway.CAUTION:ECA11130For maximum engine life, alwayswarm the engine up before startingoff. Never accelerate hard when theengine is cold!7. When the engine is warm, turn thestarter (choke) off.NOTE:The engine is warm when it respondsnormally to the throttle with the starter(choke) turned off.