Yamaha Big Bear YFM400R, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE:
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● If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, then push the start switch
again. Pause a few seconds before the
next attempt. Each cranking should be as
short as possible to preserve battery en-
ergy. Do not crank the engine more than
10 seconds on each attempt.
● If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil
starter to start the engine.
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7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position
1
, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position
2
to warm
up the engine. If the engine is started with
the starter (choke) in position
2
, keep
the starter (choke) in this position to
warm up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it
idles smoothly and return the starter
(choke) to position
3
before riding.
CAUTION:
_
See the “Engine break-in” section prior to
operating the engine for the first time.
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EBU00180
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
EBU00182
Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never acceler-
ate hard with a cold engine! To see whether or
not the engine is warm, check if it responds to
the throttle normally with the starter (choke)
turned off.
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