2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Owners Manual - Page 39

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Manual

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Operation ESU11300 Starting the engine EWS00200 WARNING G G Be sure to check the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section carefully before starting the engine. Make sure that the parking brake is applied. 1. Start ECS00330 CAUTION: G G NOTE: Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the on position. The starter motor cannot be operated when the engine stop switch is in the off position. Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, release the switch, wait a few seconds, then try again. Each attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. ESU11320 Break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 500 km (300 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 500 km (300 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged fullthrottle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. Turn the main switch to the start position. Warm up the engine until it does not run roughly. Operating your snowmobile for the first time Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes. 0-160 km (0-100 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 8000 r/min. 160-500 km (100-300 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 10000 r/min. 33

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Operation
33
ESU11300
Starting the engine
WARNING
EWS00200
Be sure to check the “SAFETY INFOR-
MATION” section carefully before start-
ing the engine.
Make sure that the parking brake is ap-
plied.
NOTE:
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
on position. The starter motor cannot be oper-
ated when the engine stop switch is in the off
position.
Turn the main switch to the start position.
Warm up the engine until it does not run
roughly.
CAUTION:
ECS00330
Release the switch immediately after the
engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, release the
switch, wait a few seconds, then try
again. Each attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the battery. Do
not crank the engine more than 10 sec-
onds on any one attempt.
ESU11320
Break-in
There is never a more important period in the
life of your engine than the period between 0
and 500 km (300 mi). For this reason, you
should read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an
excessive load on it for the first 500 km (300
mi). The various parts in the engine wear and
polish themselves to the correct operating
clearances. During this period, prolonged full-
throttle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be avoided.
Operating your snowmobile for the
first time
Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes.
0–160 km (0–100 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8000 r/min.
160–500 km (100–300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 10000
r/min.
1. Start