CF MOTO CF500-A, Owner'S Manual

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Position : Cold engine start ambient temperature Above
o
25 (80 F) and warm engine start position.
5. Completely close the throttle lever and start the engine by
pushing the start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release the start switch, then
push the start switch again. Pause a few seconds before
the next attempt. Each cranking should be as short as
possible to preserve battery energy. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on each attempt.
If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil starter to
start the engine.
6. If the engine is started with the starter (choke) in position , the starter (choke) should be returned to
position to warm up the engine. If the engine is started with the starter (choke) in position , keep the
starter (choke) in this position to warm up the engine.
7. Continue warming up the engine until it idles smoothly and return the starter (choke) to position before
riding.