Yamaha Virago XV125S, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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PRI
This indicates prime. With the lever
in this position, fuel flows whether
the engine is running or not. If the
fuel tank is completely empty, refill
the tank and move the lever to
“PRI” to prime the carburetor.
Move the lever to “ON” after start-
ing the engine.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “PRI”
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Starter (choke) “
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Starting a cold engine requires a
richer air-fuel mixture. A separate
starter circuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Starter (choke) “ 1 ”
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Steering lock
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to
the right and open the steering
lock cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn
counterclockwise. Then, push the
key in while turning the handlebars
slightly to the left and turn the key
1/8 turn clockwise.
Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key and close the lock
cover.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it
1/8 turn counterclockwise so that it
moves out. Then, release and
remove the key.
1. Steering lock
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PRI
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