2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Owners Manual - Page 45
2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Manual
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ECA00103 _ 1. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON". 2. Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to " ". 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. NOTE: When the transmission is in the neutral position, the neutral indicator light should be on, otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. _ _ _ 4. Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. (See page 3-9 for starter (choke) operation.) 5. Start the engine by pushing the start switch. NOTE: If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. _ CAUTION: G The oil level warning light should come on when the key is turned to "ON", and then go off after two to three seconds. If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on after starting, immediately stop the engine, and then check the engine oil level and the vehicle for oil leakage. If necessary, add engine oil, and then check the warning light again. If the warning light does not come on when turning the key to "ON", or if it does not go off after starting the engine with sufficient engine oil, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. G The engine trouble warning light should also come on when the key is turned to "ON". If the warning light does not come on when the key is turned to "ON", flashes or remains on after starting the engine, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. 5 5-2 _