Yamaha VMAX VMX12, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NOTE:
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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.
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EC000038
CAUTION:
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● The oil level warning light and
fuel level warning light should
come on when the start switch
is pushed, and they should go
off when the start switch is re-
leased.
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If the oil level warning light flick-
ers or remains on after starting,
immediately stop the engine,
and then check the engine oil
level and the vehicle for oil leak-
age. If necessary, add engine
oil, and then check the warning
light again. If the warning light
does not come on when push-
ing the start switch, or if it does
not go off after starting with suf-
ficient engine oil, have a
Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
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If the fuel level warning light re-
mains on after starting, stop the
engine, and then check the fuel
level. If necessary, refuel as
soon as possible, and then
check the warning light again. If
the warning light does not come
on when pushing the start
switch, or if it does not go off af-
ter starting with sufficient fuel,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
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5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) lever back halfway.
ECA00045
CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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6. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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