2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 36
2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Manual
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Operation ESU11290 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. 2. 3. 4. Starter (choke) lever Fully open position (cold engine starting) Half-open position (warming engine up) Closed position (warm engine starting) NOTE: The starter (choke) lever is not required when the engine is warm. Put the starter (choke) lever in the closed position. 2. Turn the main switch to the start position. After the engine starts, put the starter (choke) lever in the half-open position. Warm up the engine until it does not run roughly or begin to stall when the starter (choke) lever is returned to the closed position. 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. 1. Start 1. Fully open the starter (choke) lever. ECS00330 CAUTION: G Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. 30