Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine - Yamaha Virago XV535 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Before riding this motorcycle,
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become thoroughly
with all operating controls and
their functions.
Yamaha dealer regarding any
control or function that you do
not thoroughly understand.
Never start your engine or let it
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run for any length of time in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous and can cause
loss of consciousness and
death within a short time. Al-
ways operate your motorcycle
in an area with adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, always be
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sure the sidestand is up. Failure
to retract the sidestand com-
pletely can result in a serious
accident when you try to turn a
corner.
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Starting the engine

NOTE:
familiar
This motorcycle is equipped with an ig-
nition circuit cut-off system. The engine
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can be started only under one of the
following conditions:
The transmission is in neutral.
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The sidestand is up, the transmis-
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sion is in gear and the clutch is dis-
engaged.
The motorcycle must not be ridden
when the sidestand is down.
Before going through the following
steps, check the function of the
sidestand switch and clutch switch.
(Refer to page 3-10.)
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