2008 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Owners Manual - Page 38
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Manual
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU15950 EAU16241 Starting the engine EWA10270 WARNING G G 5 G Become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand. Never start the engine or operate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Before starting out, make sure that the sidestand is up. If the sidestand is not raised completely, it could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met: G The transmission is in the neutral position. G The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up. EWA10290 off. If a warning light does not go off, see page 3-1 for the corresponding warning light circuit check. 2. Shift the transmission into the neutral 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 circuit. 3. 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 preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. WARNING G G Before starting the engine, check the function of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the procedure described on page 3-15. Never ride with the sidestand down. 1. Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to " ". ECA11560 CAUTION: The fuel level warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on for a few seconds, then go 5-1