2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Owners Manual - Page 34
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Manual
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Operation ESU11292 Starting the engine Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. EWS00201 WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lead to loss of control, which could cause an accident or injury. 1. Apply the parking brake. 1. 2. 3. 4. Starter (choke) lever Fully open position (cold engine starting) Half-open position (warming engine up) Closed position (warm engine starting) TIP The starter (choke) lever is not required when the engine is warm. Move the starter (choke) lever to the closed position. 4. Turn the main switch to the start position and release it when the engine starts. NOTICE: Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, release the switch, wait a few seconds, then try again. Each attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. [ECS00331] 2. Be sure the engine stop switch is in the run position. The starter motor cannot be operated when the engine stop switch is in the off position. 3. Fully open the starter (choke) lever. 1. Start 5. Warm up the engine, and then close the starter (choke) lever when the engine runs smoothly. 28