2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 76
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU25931 Troubleshooting chart EWA10840 WARNING Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. 1. Fuel There is enough fuel. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank. There is no fuel. Supply fuel. Check the compression. The engine does not start. Check the compressoin. 2. Compression There is compression. Operate the electric starter. Check the ignition. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 6 3. Ignition Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes. There is no compression. Wet Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs. Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter. The engine does not start. Check the battery. Dry Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 4. Battery Operate the electric starter. The engine turns over quickly. The battery is good. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. The engine turns over slowly. Check the electrolyte and battery lead connections, and charge the battery if necessary. 6-40