Operation; Starting The Engine - Yamaha VK540EG Owner's Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING
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Be sure to check "SAFETY INFORMATION" care-
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fully before starting the engine.
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Be sure the parking brake is applied.
NOTE:
Be sure the engine stop switch is in the "ON" position.
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1. Fully open the starter lever (choke).
1 Starter lever (choke)
2 Fully open (cold engine starting)
3 Half-open (warm engine up)
4 Close (warm engine starting)
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NOTE:
The starter lever (choke) is not required when the engine
is warm. Put the starter lever in the "Close" position.
2. Turn the main switch to the "START" position.
After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in
the "Half-open" position. Warm up the engine until it
does not run roughly or begin to stall when the starter
lever is returned to the "Close" position.
1 "START"
CAUTION :
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Release the switch immediately after the engine
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starts.
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If the engine fails to start, release the switch, wait a
few seconds, then try again. Each attempt should
be as short as possible to preserve the battery.
Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt.

OPERATION

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