User manual YAMAHA ROYAL STAR VENTURE S-2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL XVZ13TFX(C) XVZ13TFSX(C) LIT-11626-21-42 2C9-28199-12 EAU10041 INTRODUCTION EAU10080 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha Royal StarTM VENTURE®. This model is the result of Yamaha's vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. [. . . ] · Make sure that operation is smooth. · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. · If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 7-28 7-29 7-29 -- -- 3-18 5-3 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU15950 EAU44740 ECA16060 EWA10270 WARNING G Starting and warming up a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to enable starting, one of the following conditions must be met: G The transmission is in the neutral position. G The transmission is in gear with the clutch lever pulled and the sidestand up. EWA10290 CAUTION: G G G Become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand. Never start the engine or operate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Before starting out, make sure that the sidestand is up. If the sidestand is not raised completely, it could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control. G WARNING G The engine trouble warning light should come on for a few seconds, then go off. If a warning light does not go off, see page 3-2 for the corresponding warning light circuit check. If the fuel level warning light comes on, check the fuel level, and, if necessary, refuel as soon as possible. G Before starting the engine, check the function of the ignition circuit cut-off system according to the procedure described on page 3-19. Never ride with the sidestand down. 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. NOTE: When the transmission is in the neutral position, the neutral indicator light should be on, otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle. Start the engine by pushing the start switch. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON". Turn the key to "ON" and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to " ". 6-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS NOTE: 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 preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. ECA11350 G CAUTION: G 6 G The oil level warning light and coolant temperature warning light should come on when the start switch is pushed, and they should go off when the start switch is released. [. . . ] 7-11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Speedometer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Starter (choke) knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Starting and warming up a cold engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]