Yamaha RX10J Owner's Manual

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7-1ESU001127-OPERATIONESU00366Starting the engineWARNING@ Be sure to check the “SAFETY INFORMATION”section carefully before starting the engine. Make sure that the parking brake is applied.@NOTE:@Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the on posi-tion. The starter motor cannot be operated when theengine stop switch is in the off position.@1. Fully open the starter lever (choke).1 Starter lever (choke)2 Fully open (cold engine starting)3 Half-open (warm engine up)4 Closed (warm engine starting)NOTE:@The starter lever (choke) is not required when the engineis warm. Put the starter lever (choke) in the closed posi-tion.@2. Turn the main switch to the “START” position. Afterthe engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in thehalf-open position. Warm up the engine until it doesnot run roughly or begin to stall when the starter leveris returned to the closed position.1 “START”CAUTION:@ Release the switch immediately after the enginestarts. If the engine fails to start, release the switch, waita few seconds, then try again. Each attemptshould be as short as possible to preserve thebattery. Do not crank the engine more than 10seconds on any one attempt.@