2011 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 49
2011 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual
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Position (3): Cold engine start with ambient temperature above 25 °C (80 °F). Ambient temp./starter (choke) position G be as short as possible to preserve battery energy. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on each attempt. If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil starter to start the engine. 7. If the engine is started with the starter (choke) in position (1), the starter (choke) should be returned to position (2) to warm up the engine. If the engine is started with the starter (choke) in position (2), keep the starter (choke) in this position to warm up the engine. 8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles smoothly, then return the starter (choke) to position (3) before riding. 1. 2. 3. 4. Fully open Half open Closed Starter (choke) 6 TIP The engine is warm when it responds quickly to the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off. ECB00163 6. Completely close the throttle lever and start the engine by pushing the start switch. TIP G If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, then push it again. Pause a few seconds before the next attempt. Each cranking should 6-2 NOTICE For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is cold!