Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting A Cold Engine - Yamaha Xmax 250 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

s WARNING
s
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
6
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
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Starting a cold engine

CAUTION:
See page 5-3 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
dealer
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to "ON".
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the
EAUM1210 engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
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CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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