Emergency Engine Starting - Yamaha VK540V Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
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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.
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TIP
● When the ambient temperature is below -25 °C (-13 °F),
be sure to thoroughly warm up the engine before start-
ing off.
● Do not put an excessive load on the engine while the
engine is being warmed up.
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Emergency engine starting

WARNING
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Be sure to check the "SAFETY INFORMATION"
section carefully before starting the engine.
● Make sure that the parking brake is applied.
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TIP
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Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the on posi-
tion.
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1. Fully open the starter lever (choke).
1 Starter lever (choke)
2 Fully open (cold engine starting)
3 Half-open (warm engine up)
4 Closed (warm engine starting)
TIP
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The starter lever (choke) is not required when the engine
is warm. Put the starter lever (choke) in the closed posi-
tion.
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