Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha Virago XV535 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting chart

Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.
2. Compression
Use electric starter.
3. Ignition
Remove spark
plugs and
check electrode.
4. Battery
Use the electric starter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Enough fuel. Go to compression check.
No fuel. Supply fuel.
There is compression.
No compression.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
Wet.
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Dry. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.
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Engine doesnÕt start, go to compression check.
Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Battery good.
Check fluid, recharge,
check connections.
Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Engine doesnÕt start, go to battery
check.
Engine doesnÕt start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.