Yamaha XJR1300M Owner's Manual page 43

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1. Turn the fuel cock to "ON".
2. Turn the main switch to "ON" and
the engine stop switch to "
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
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When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
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4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
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5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
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If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
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CAUTION:
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The oil level indicator light should
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come on when the start switch is
pushed and should go off when the
start switch is released. If the indica-
tor light flickers or remains on, im-
mediately stop the engine and
check the engine oil level and for oil
leakage. If necessary, fill the engine
with oil and check to see that the oil
level indicator light goes off. If the
light does not go off even with suffi-
cient oil in the crankcase or the light
does not come on when pushing the
start switch, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
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6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) halfway back to the
warming up position.
NOTE:
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For maximum engine life, always warm
up the engine before starting off. Never
accelerate hard with a cold engine.
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EC000034 7. After warming up the engine, turn
NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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off the starter (choke) completely.