2005 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 24
2005 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS RES PRI EAU13630 Starter (choke) lever 3 1. Arrow mark positioned over "RES" 1. Arrow mark positioned over "PRI" 1. Starter (choke) lever This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock lever in this position, the fuel reserve is made available. Quickly turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run out of fuel while riding, otherwise the engine may stall and will have to be primed (see "PRI"). After turning the fuel cock lever to "RES", refuel as soon as possible and be sure to turn the fuel cock lever back to "ON"! This indicates prime. With the fuel cock lever in this position, the engine can be "primed". Turn the fuel cock lever to this position when the engine has been allowed to run out of fuel. This sends fuel directly to the carburetor, which will make starting easier. After the engine has started, be sure to turn the lever to "ON" (or "RES" if you have not refueled yet). Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the starter (choke). Move the lever in direction (a) to turn on the starter (choke). Move the lever in direction (b) to turn off the starter (choke). 3-7