Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AM Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting chart

WARNING
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Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
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1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.
2. Compression
Use the electric starter.
3. Ignition
Remove spark plugs
and check electrodes.
4. Battery
Use the electric starter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Enough fuel. Go to compression check.
No fuel. Supply fuel.
There is compression.
No compression.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
Wet.
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Dry. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.
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Engine doesn't start, go to compression check.
Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Battery good.
Check connections or
recharge.
Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Engine doesn't start, go to battery
check.
Engine doesn't start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.
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