OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
_
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 pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
_
ECA00101
CAUTION:
_
The engine trouble warning light
should come on when the key is
turned to “ON”, and then go off after
a few seconds. If the engine trouble
warning light comes on or flashes
after starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system.
_
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) knob back halfway.
ECA00055
CAUTION:
_
For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
_
7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
_
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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EAU01258
Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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