Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting Up A Cold Engine - Yamaha BWS 100 1999 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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9 Before riding this scooter, be-
come thoroughly familiar with
all operating controls and their
functions. Consult a Yamaha
dealer regarding any control or
function that you do not thor-
oughly understand.
9 Never start your engine or let it
run for any length of time in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous and can cause
loss of consciousness and death
within a short time. Always op-
erate your scooter in an area
with adequate ventilation.
9 For safety, be sure to start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
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Starting up a cold engine

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1. Turn the main switch to "*". If
the oil level indicator light
comes on, turn the main switch
to "ON".
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If the oil level indicator light does
not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer
to inspect it.
2. Completely close the throttle
grip.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake or by kicking
the kick starter.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start when us-
ing the electric starter, release the
start 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 5 seconds on any one at-
tempt. If the engine does not start
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with the starter motor, kick the kick
starter to start the engine.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, always
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warm up the engine about 1 ~ 3 min-
utes before riding your scooter.
Never accelerate hard with a cold
engine.
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See the "Engine break-in" section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time.
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