Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine - Yamaha XCITY VP250 Owner's Manual

Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
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turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to " " and then to "
to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start switch.
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Starting the engine

NOTICE
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
". Failing
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-15 for more information.
1. Turn the key to "
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
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".
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt. If the engine does not start,
try with the throttle open 1/8 turn.
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