2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 74
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual
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Troubleshooting 7. Pull the black (-) connecting lead cover to expose the terminal through the slit in the cover, and then connect the black (-) jumper cable to the black (-) connecting lead. 13. Install the red (+) connecting lead into the lead holder. 14. Close the shroud. TIP Make sure that both the red (+) connecting lead and the black (-) connecting lead are seated securely in the lead holders. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly G G G G G 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 "Discharged battery" above. Seized engine: Seizure is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. "Hydrostatic lock" occurs when fuel has filled the cylinders when the vehicle has been transported: Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several times with the ignition off to expel excess fuel. 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. Incorrect carburetor jetting for altitude or temperature: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Improper fuel flow: See "Engine turns over but does not start-Fuel system" above. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Engine power is low G 8. 9. Start the engine. Disconnect the black (-) jumper cable from the black (-) connecting lead, and then pull the cover completely over the lead terminal. 10. Disconnect the black (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery used to jump start the engine. 11. Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the battery used to jump start the engine. 12. Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable from the red (+) connecting lead, and then pull the cover completely over the lead terminal. G G G G Engine constantly backfires or misfires G Faulty spark plugs: Replace the spark plugs. 68