Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Troubleshooting chart

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Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
2
1. Fuel
3
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank
4
2. Compression
5
Use the electric
6
starter.
3. Ignition
7
Remove spark
plugs and check
8
electrode.
9
4. Battery
Use the electric
starter.
Enough fuel. Go to compression check.
No fuel. Supply fuel.
There is compression. Go to ignition check.
No compression.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
Wet.
plug gap or replace spark plugs.
Dry.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine turns over
Battery good.
quickly.
Engine turns over Check fluid, recharge,
slowly. check connections.
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Engine doesn't start, go to
compression check.
Open throttle half-way and start the
engine.
Engine doesn't start, go to battery
check.
Engine doesn't start, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect.