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Important
Never operate the electric start button more than 5
seconds at a time. If needed, allow 10 seconds before
attempting to restart the engine.
4) Move the starter lever (1) to its vertical position (A) (fig.
21.2).
Important
Do not rev up the engine when it is cold. Allow
some time for oil to warm up and reach all points that
need lubricating.
High ambient temperature
(over 35°C):
Follow the same procedure, however, do not use the
button (1).
Cold ambient temperature
(below 10°C):
Follow the procedure for “Regular ambient
temperature”, however allow 5 minutes for the engine to
warm up.
Starting the engine
Note
Follow the “High ambient temperature” procedure
to start the engine when it is warm.
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with
the controls you will need to use when riding.
Regular ambient temperature
(10 to 35°C):
1) Move the ignition key to
ON
(fig. 21.1). Make sure
both the green light
N
and the red light on the
instrument panel come on.
Important
The oil pressure light should go out a few seconds
after the engine has started (page 11).
If the light stays on, stop the engine and check oil level.
Never start the engine when oil pressure is too low.
Warning
The side stand must be fully up (in a horizontal
position) as its safety sensor prevents engine start when
down.
2) Move the starter lever (1) to (B) (fig. 21.2).
3) Check that the stop switch (3, fig. 21.3) is positioned
to (
RUN
), then press the ignition button (4).
Let the engine start without using the throttle control.
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