Yamaha YFM66FGX, Owner'S Manual

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3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral or
park position. The corresponding indicator
light should come on. If the indicator light does
not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
NOTE:
The engine can be started under the following con-
ditions:
●
The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
●
The rear brake lever is applied with the drive se-
lect lever in any position. However, it is recom-
mended to shift into the neutral or park position
before starting the engine.
4. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position (1):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
below 5 °C (40 °F).
Position (2):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
between 0 °C (30 °F) and 30 °C (90 °F).
Position (3):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
above 25 °C (80 °F).
Ambient temp./starter (choke) position
5. Apply the rear brake lever.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
NOTE:
● If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push it again. Pause a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each cranking should
be as short as possible to preserve battery ener-
gy. Do not crank the engine more than 10 sec-
onds on each attempt.
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
4. Starter (choke)
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