2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 49
2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual
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5- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU00373 EAU00376 EAU00372 EAU04722 _ 5 WARNING Become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand. G Never start the engine or operate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventilation. G Before starting out, make sure that the sidestand is up. If the sidestand is not raised completely, it could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. G _ CAUTION: G Make sure not to store personal items near the air cleaner intake, otherwise air intake will be blocked and performance will suffer. G Make sure not to put anything near the battery and its terminals, otherwise electrical failure and acid corrosion may result. Starting and warming up a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met: G The transmission is in the neutral position. G The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up. EW000054 _ _ WARNING Before starting the engine, check the function of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the procedure described on page 3-20. G Never ride with the sidestand down. G _ _ 5-1