Hard Starting - Yamaha YFM100T 1987 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Hard starting 4. Give the machine a strong push from
If the battery is weak or dead and can not turn behind until it gains some speed.
the engine over, remove it and charge it. 5. Shift the transmission into first and the
Check the charging system for proper opera- engine should start. If it does not start,
tion. If the charging system is operating repeat steps2thru5.
properly and the battery will not hold a charge
replace it.
If it is not possible to service the unit prior to Never attempt any sudden throttle opening as
operation, it can be push started, this will cause the machine to lurch forward.
6. If the machine does not start after several
Push starting will require two persons. One attempts, stop and have the machine
person on the machine and another to push checked by a Yamaha Dealer.
from behind. NOTE:
After the days riding, be sure to have the
1. Turn the main switch to and the engine battery charged and the charging system
stop switch to run.
checked.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. If the engine is cold, use the choke (see
page 5-1) and keep the throttle closed.
For a warm engine, no choke is needed
and open the throttle approximately 1/4.
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