Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250P Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting chart

WARNING
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Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.
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1. Fuel
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
2. Compression
Operate the electric starter.
3. Ignition
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.
4. Battery
Operate the electric starter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
There is enough fuel. Check the compression.
There is no fuel. Supply fuel.
There is compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
There is no compression.
check the vehicle.
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
Wet
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Dry Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine turns over
The battery is good.
quickly.
Check the electrolyte and battery
The engine turns over
lead connections, and charge the
slowly.
battery if necessary.
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The engine does not start.
Check the compressoin.
Open the throttle halfway and
operate the electric starter.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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