Starting The Engine - Yamaha XMAX YP250RA Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points

Starting the engine

NOTICE
See page 5-5 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-24 for more information.
1. Turn the key to "ON".
The following warning light, indi-
cator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
 Engine trouble warning light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
 V-belt replacement indicator
 Oil change indicator
 Fuel level warning light
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not come on initially when the key is
turned to "ON", or if a warning or in-
dicator light remains on, see page
3-4 for the corresponding warning
and indicator light circuit check.
For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the main switch is
turned to "ON" and then go off af-
ter traveling at a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h) or higher.
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If the ABS warning light does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 3-4 for the
warning light circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Front brake lever
3. Start switch
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If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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