Yamaha yamaha motorcycle xv1700pcr User Manual
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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ECA00124
CAUTION:
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The fuel level warning light and en-
gine trouble warning light should
come on for a few seconds, then go
off. If a warning light does not go off,
see pages 3-2 and 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning light circuit
check.
gine trouble warning light should
come on for a few seconds, then go
off. If a warning light does not go off,
see pages 3-2 and 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning light circuit
check.
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2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
NOTE:
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When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
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If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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ECA00055
CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
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NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
sponds to the throttle.
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