Yamaha MM700H, Owner'S Manual, Page: 40 / 94

7-2
Electric starting model
For VT700
2. Turn the main switch to the “START” position. After
the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in the
half-open position. Warm up the engine until it does
not run roughly or begin to stall when the starter lever
is returned to the closed position.
1
“START”
CAUTION:
@
● Release the switch immediately after the engine
starts.
●
If the engine fails to start, release the switch, wait
a few seconds, then try again. Each attempt
should be as short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10
seconds on any one attempt.
@
ESU00248
Emergency engine starting
Manual starting model
For MM700
If the recoil starter system should fail, take the emer-
gency starter rope and the screwdriver handle out of the
tool kit and proceed as follows.
NOTE:
@
The emergency starter rope and a screwdriver handle
are supplied in the tool kit at the factory.
@
1. Proceed with the “Starting the engine” section items
1 and 2 for the “Manual starting model”.
2. Tighten the emergency starter rope on the screw-
driver handle.
1
Screwdriver handle
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