Starting The Engine - Yamaha VIKING YXM70VDXJ Owner's Manual

10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above three-quar-
ter throttle.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.
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Starting the engine

1. Turn the key to "
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NOTICE
The coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
If equipped, the EPS warning light should
come on, then go off when the engine is
started.
To avoid possible damage, do not operate
the vehicle if a warning light does not work
as described above.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
" (on).
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral
position.
 When the drive select lever is in the
neutral position, the neutral indicator
light should come on. If the neutral indi-
cator light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric
circuit.
 The engine can be started in any gear if
the brake pedal is applied. However, it
is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
start the engine by turning the key to "
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
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