2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 26
2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS PRI: priming position 3 1. Arrow mark positioned over "PRI" 1. Starter (choke) lever EAU00211 PRI This indicates prime. With the fuel cock lever in this position, the engine can be "primed". Turn the fuel cock lever to this position when the engine has been allowed to run out of fuel. This sends fuel directly to the carburetor, which will make starting easier. After the engine has started, be sure to turn the lever to "ON" (or "RES" if you have not refueled yet). Starter (choke) lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the starter (choke). Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter (choke). Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter (choke). 3-7