CF MOTO CF500-A, Owner'S Manual

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To extend belt life, use low forward gear in heavy pulling situations and when operating at less than seven
miles per hour for extended periods of time.
If towing the vehicle is necessary, shift the transmission into neutral for better mobility and to prevent damage
to the belt.
If the battery is weak and cannot start the engine, use the recoil
starter
will allow vehicle operation until repairs can be made.
The recoil starter is located on the left side of the machine.
The engine is equipped with automatic decompressor. This
makes recoil starting possible by allowing compression to
leak at cranking speeds. The decompressor senses when the
engine is spinning fast enough to start and restores compression
for starting.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, place the transmission in park.
2. Grasp the recoil starter rope handle tightly and pull slightly until the starter mechanism engages.
3. Pull the rope abruptly to start the engine.