ENGINE STARTING
1. Set the ignition key to “ ” (ON) position.
2. Place transmission in neutral.
3. Ensure that there is fuel in tank.
4. Set fuel valve handle to “ON” or “RES” position.
To start a cold engine:
1. Place choke lever on carburetor up
(to close the choke).
2. Rotate throttle twist grip by 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
3. Start engine with kick start.
4. Slightly turn throttle twist grip to increase speed of engine so as to warm up
the engine.
5. Push carburetor choke lever downward to fully open choke after engine has
sufficiently warmed up.
Procedures for stopping the engine:
1. Release throttle twist grip to slow down engine.
2. Shift to neutral position.
3. Set ignition switch to “ ” (OFF) position.
4. Set fuel valve handle to “OFF” position.
CAUTION
The engine can only be started in neutral gear.
Unnecessarily increasing RPM’s to a high level while the dirt bike is in
neutral is harmful to engine.
CAUTION
verify oil level prior to starting (see page 25)
Starting the engine with low or no oil will damage the engine.
WARNING
Never start the engine in a closed place as the exhausted gas
from the vehicle contains toxic carbon monoxide.
Choke lever
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