Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha Virago XV250P Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting chart

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WARNING
Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
1. Fuel
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
2. Compression
Operate the electric starter.
3. Ignition
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.
4. Battery
Operate the electric starter.
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
Wet
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Dry Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine turns over
The battery is good.
quickly.
Check the electrolyte and battery
The engine turns over
lead connections, and charge the
slowly.
battery if necessary.
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Check the compression.
The engine does not start.
Supply fuel.
Check the compressoin.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.