2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Owners Manual - Page 72
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Manual
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Troubleshooting ESU12963 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system No fuel supplied to combustion chamber • No fuel in tank: Supply fuel. ↓ • Clogged fuel line: Clean fuel line. ↓ • Clogged carburetor: Clean carburetor. G Fuel supplied to combustion chamber • Flooded engine (too much choke): Crank engine with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. Electrical system G Poor spark or no spark • Spark plugs are dirty with carbon or are wet: Remove carbon or wipe the spark plugs dry. Replace if necessary. ↓ • Faulty ignition system: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. ↓ • T.O.R.S. malfunction: Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to bypass the T.O.R.S. WARNING! Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the throttle returns properly to the fully closed position. The T.O.R.S. is an important safety device; in the case of a malfunction, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair. G [EWS00561] 3. G 2. Compression Insufficient • Loose cylinder head nuts: Tighten nuts properly. ↓ • Worn or damaged gasket: Replace gasket. ↓ • Worn or damaged piston and cylinder: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Discharged battery If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started using a fully-charged 12-volt battery and jumper cables. Two connecting leads have been provided for jump-starting the snowmobile. Due to the rubber engine mounting, the snowmobile frame is not a suitable grounding point for jump-starting the engine. EWS00570 WARNING G G Connect the jumper cables only to the connecting lead terminals. Do not connect them to the frame or any wire or other lead. When connecting the jumper cables, do not contact the jumper cables or connecting lead terminals to each other or to the frame or any metal part of the snowmobile. This can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. 66