2004 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 63
2004 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ECA10930 CAUTION: The engine trouble warning light should come on when the start switch is pushed, and it should go off when the start switch is released. If the engine trouble warning does not come on when pushing the start switch, or it remains on after starting, have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis device. 6. After starting the engine, move the starter (choke) back halfway. ECA11130 er than necessary. The time necessary for starter (choke) use depends upon the ambient temperature. Temperatures above 10 °C (50 °F) require about 7 seconds of starter (choke) use and temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F) require about 35 seconds with the starter (choke) turned on, then about 2.5 minutes with the starter (choke) in the halfway position. EAU16640 Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold engine with the exception that the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is warm. CAUTION: For maximum engine life, always warm the engine up before starting off. Never accelerate hard when the engine is cold! 7. When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off. NOTE: The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off. To avoid the possibility of excessive exhaust emissions, never leave the starter (choke) on long6-2 6