Yamaha XVS650, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “
”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:
_
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-9 for starter (choke) opera-
tion.)
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.
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ECA00101
CAUTION:
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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.
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6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) knob back halfway.
ECA00055
CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
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7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.