Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine - Yamaha CYGNUS.X XC125 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

WARNING
G Become thoroughly
1
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
2
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
3
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
G
Never start the engine or oper-
4
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
5
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
6 sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
7
tion.
G For safety, always start the en-
8
gine with the centerstand down.
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Starting the engine

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CAUTION:
familiar See page 5-3 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.
WARNING
G
Before starting
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording
described on page 3-12.
G Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to "ON".
CAUTION:
The engine trouble warning light
should come on for a few seconds,
then go off. If the warning light does
not go off, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.
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NOTE:
If the engine does not 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 en-
gine more than 5 seconds on any one
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attempt. If the engine does not start
with the starter motor, try using the
the engine,
kickstarter.
to the procedure
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
CAUTION:
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