Manual Transmission
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL (N) and hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. Your
vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the
way down – that is a safety feature.
Starting Procedure
1. Turn your ignition key to ON/RUN.
Observe the wait to start light. See Wait to Start
Indicator on page 3-30.
This light may not come on if the engine is hot.
2. As soon as the wait to start light goes off,
immediately turn the ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
Notice: If the wait to start indicator stays on after
starting your vehicle, your vehicle may not run
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds
of cranking, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
Wait one minute for the starter to cool, then try the
same steps again.
When your engine is cold, let it run for a few minutes
before you move your vehicle. This lets oil pressure
build up. Your engine will sound louder when it is cold.
Notice: If you are not in an idling vehicle and
the engine overheats, you would not be there to
see the overheated engine indication. This could
damage your vehicle. Do not let your engine
run when you are not in your vehicle.
Cold Weather Starting
The following tips will help you get good starting in cold
weather.
Use the recommended engine oil when the outside
temperature drops below freezing. See Engine Oil
on page 5-16. When the outside temperature drops
below 0°F (
−
18°C), use of the engine coolant heater is
recommended.
See Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-15 for more
information.
See What Fuel to Use on page 5-7 for information on
what fuel to use in cold weather.
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Summary of Contents for 2008 T Series
Page 12: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 8 ...
Page 74: ... NOTES 2 36 ...
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Page 78: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...
Page 120: ... NOTES 3 46 ...
Page 188: ...Chassis Lubrication 5 42 ...
Page 272: ...Date Miles km Or Hours Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 30 ...
Page 273: ...Date Miles km Or Hours Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 31 ...
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