Starting The Engine - Yamaha X-MAX 400 ABS 2018 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points

Starting the engine

NOTICE
See page 6-5 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 4-28.)
1. Turn the main switch on and make
sure that the stop/run/start switch
is set to "
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
 Engine trouble warning light
 Traction control system indi-
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cator light
 Smart key system indicator
light
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The ABS warning light should come on
and stay on until the vehicle reaches a
traveling speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 4-1 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuit
check.
2. Close the throttle.
3. While applying the front or rear
brake, push the " " side of the
stop/run/start switch. Release it
when the engine starts.
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If the engine does not start, release the
start switch after 5 seconds. Before
pressing the start switch again, wait 10
seconds to allow battery voltage to re-
store.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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