Operation; Starting The Engine - Yamaha RS Venture RST90Y Owner's Manual

Operation

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Starting the engine

Read the Owner's Manual carefully to be-
come familiar with all controls. If there is a
control or function you do not understand, ask
your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with the con-
trols can lead to loss of control, which
could cause an accident or injury.
1. Apply the parking brake.
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.
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1. Starter (choke) lever
2. Fully open position (cold engine starting)
3. Half-open position (warming engine up)
4. 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 immedi-
ately after the engine starts. If the en-
gine 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.
1. Start
5. Warm up the engine, and then close the
starter (choke) lever when the engine
runs smoothly.
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