2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 90

2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU01297 Troubleshooting chart EW000125 WARNING Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. _ _ 1. Fuel There is enough fuel. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank. There is no fuel. Supply fuel. Check the compression. The engine does not start. Check the compression. 2. Compression There is compression. Operate the electric starter. Check the ignition. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 6 There is no compression. 3. Ignition Wet Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes. Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs. Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter. The engine does not start. Check the battery. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 4. Battery Operate the electric starter. The engine turns over quickly. The engine turns over slowly. The battery is good. Check the battery lead connections, and charge the battery if necessary. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 6-35

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-35
6
EAU01297
Troubleshooting chart
EW000125
WARNING
_
Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.
_
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.
2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.
3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.
4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.
Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
Dry
Wet
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.