Starting The Engine - Yamaha MTM155 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points

Starting the engine

The ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
the transmission is in the neutral
position or
the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch on and set
the engine stop switch to the run
6
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning
light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and the go off. (See page
4-3.)
TIP
Do not start the engine if the engine
trouble warning light remains on.
NOTICE
Do not continue to operate the vehi-
cle if a warning light remains on.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ve-
hicle.
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neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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NOTICE
Do not ride through deep water, oth-
erwise the engine may be damaged.
Avoid puddles because they may be
deeper than expected.
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