2008 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star S Owners Manual - Page 43
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star S Manual
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU15950 EAU45310 EAU16242 Starting the engine EWA10270 WARNING G G G Become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand. Never start the engine or operate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Before starting out, make sure that the sidestand is up. If the sidestand is not raised completely, it could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. NOTE: This model is equipped with a lean angle sensor to stop the engine in case of a turnover. To start the engine after a turnover, be sure to turn the main switch to "OFF" and then to "ON". Failing to do so will prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch. In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met: G The transmission is in the neutral position. G The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up. EWA10290 WARNING G G Before starting the engine, check the function of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the procedure described on page 3-17. Never ride with the sidestand down. 5 1. Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to " ". ECA11560 CAUTION: The fuel level warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on for a few seconds, then go 5-1