2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Owners Manual - Page 78

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Manual

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Troubleshooting 6. Connect the other end of the black (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. 11. Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. 12. Install the right side cover. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly 1. 2. 3. Engine stop switch is pushed in: Pull it out. Faulty wire connections: Check connections or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Discharged battery: Charge battery or see "Starting the engine with a discharged battery" above. Seized engine: Seizure is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Low coolant temperature indicator light is flashing: Warm the engine up. Faulty spark plugs: Clean or replace the spark plugs. Improper fuel flow: See "Fuel system" above. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 4. Engine power is low 1. 2. 3. 4. ECS00670 CAUTION: Do not reverse the connections! Make sure that all connections are secure and correct before attempting to start the engine. Any wrong connection could damage the electrical system. 7. 8. Start the engine. Disconnect the black (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. 9. Disconnect the black (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery used to jump start the engine. 10. Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the battery used to jump start the engine. Engine constantly backfires or misfires 1. 2. 3. Faulty spark plugs: Replace the spark plugs. Clogged fuel system: See "Fuel system" above. Malfunctioning T.O.R.S.: See "Electrical system" above. Insufficient coolant: Add coolant. Air in cooling system: Bleed the cooling system or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Engine overheats 1. 2. 3. 72

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Troubleshooting
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6.
Connect the other end of the black (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the discharged battery.
CAUTION:
ECS00670
Do not reverse the connections! Make
sure that all connections are secure and
correct before attempting to start the en-
gine. Any wrong connection could dam-
age the electrical system.
7.
Start the engine.
8.
Disconnect the black (–) jumper cable
from the negative (–) terminal of the dis-
charged battery.
9.
Disconnect the black (–) jumper cable
from the negative (–) terminal of the bat-
tery used to jump start the engine.
10.
Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the battery
used to jump start the engine.
11.
Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery.
12.
Install the right side cover.
Electric starter does not operate or
operates slowly
1.
Engine stop switch is pushed in: Pull it
out.
2.
Faulty wire connections: Check connec-
tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
3.
Discharged battery: Charge battery or
see “Starting the engine with a dis-
charged battery” above.
4.
Seized engine: Seizure is caused by poor
lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air
leak. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine power is low
1.
Low coolant temperature indicator light is
flashing: Warm the engine up.
2.
Faulty spark plugs: Clean or replace the
spark plugs.
3.
Improper fuel flow: See “Fuel system”
above.
4.
Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude
or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect.
Engine constantly backfires or mis-
fires
1.
Faulty spark plugs: Replace the spark
plugs.
2.
Clogged fuel system: See “Fuel system”
above.
3.
Malfunctioning T.O.R.S.: See “Electrical
system” above.
Engine overheats
1.
Insufficient coolant: Add coolant.
2.
Air in cooling system: Bleed the cooling
system or ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect.
3.
Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.