Yamaha Wild Star XV1600A Owner's Manual page 39

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
1. Turn the fuel cock to "ON".
2. Turn the main switch to "ON" and
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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.
". 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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6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.
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NOTE:
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For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!
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7. After warming up the engine, turn
off the starter (choke) completely.
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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