Starting A Warm Engine; Warming Up - Yamaha Raptor YFM350S Ower's Manual

NOTE:
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If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push it again. Pause a few sec-
onds before the next attempt. Each cranking
should be as short as possible to preserve
battery energy. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on each attempt.
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7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position 1, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position 2 to warm
up the engine. If the engine is started with
the starter (choke) in position 2, keep
the starter (choke) in this position to
warm up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it
idles smoothly and return the starter
(choke) to position 3 before riding.
CAUTION:
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See the "Engine break-in" section prior to
operating engine for the first time.
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Starting a warm engine

To start a warm engine, refer to the "Starting a
cold engine" section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
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Warming up

To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never acceler-
ate hard with a cold engine! To see whether or
not the engine is warm, check if it responds to
the throttle normally with the starter (choke)
turned off.
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