Starter (Choke) Lever; Steering Lock - Yamaha VMAX VMX12V Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
1 ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
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containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
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cause damage to the fuel system or ve-
hicle performance problems.
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Starter (choke) lever

1. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-8)
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Steering lock

1. Steering lock
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the right.
2. Open the steering lock cover, and
then insert the key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclock-
wise, push it in while turning the
handlebar slightly to the left, and
then turn the key 1/8 turn clock-
wise.
4. Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key, and then close the
lock cover.
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