Operating Instructions; Starting And Stopping Engine - Yamaha SR10RE Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Starting and Stopping
Engine
It is imperative that the brake system be
checked for wear and proper operation
and that all safety checks found in the
accompanying Snowmobile
Handbook be performed before attempt-
ing to start the engine. After the engine
has been started, check the headlights
(high and low beam), taillight, and brake-
light to be sure they are working properly
and adjusted correctly. Make sure all
lights are clean to provide maximum illu-
mination. The headlight and taillight
must be clean and must be illuminated
whenever the engine is running.
1. Test the operation of the brake sys-
tem by compressing the brake lever.
The brake lever must feel firm when
compressed; then while holding the
brake lever in the compressed posi-
tion, measure the distance between
the brake lever and the handlebar.
The distance must be greater than
2.54 cm (1 in.).
2. With the brake fluid reservoir in a
level position and
removed, check the fluid level. The
brake fluid level must be at the high
brake fluid mark in the reservoir.
3. If the brake fluid is below the high
brake fluid mark, add Yamaha
approved DOT 4 brake fluid until
the fluid is at the recommended
level. Install and secure the reservoir
cover. Do not allow moisture to con-
Safety
taminate the brake system.
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not
spill brake fluid on any surface of the
snowmobile.
! WARNING
Do not overfill the brake fluid reser-
voir. Overfilling the reservoir may
cause the brake system to hydrauli-
cally lock.
approved brake fluid.
! WARNING
Do not start the engine if the brake sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Service
the brake system or have it properly
repaired prior to operating the snow-
mobile. Serious personal injury or even
death may occur if the brake system is
not operating properly.
4. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and releas-
ing it several times. The lever
MUST return to the idle position
quickly and completely.
Always check the coolant level before
0745-816
starting the engine.
5. Move the emergency stop switch to
the cover
the UP or RUN position.
6. Insert key into ignition switch; then
rotate key to the RUN position.
NOTE: Rotate the key to the START

position; then when the engine starts,
release the key.
Do not continuously run the starter
for more than 5 seconds at a time.
0745-817
CAUTION
Use only Yamaha
CAUTION
CAUTION
13