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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 °C/50 °F to 35 °C/95 °F):
1) Move the ignition key to
ON
(fig. 26). 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).
Warning
The side stand must be fully up (in a horizontal
position) as its safety sensor prevents engine start when
down.
Note
It is possible to start the engine with side stand
down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike
with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case the
side stand must be up).
2) Move the fast-idle lever to position (B) (fig. 28).
3) Check that the stop switch (1, fig. 27) is positioned to
(RUN),
then press the starter button (2).
Let the engine start without using the throttle control.
Important
Never operate the starter more than 5 seconds at a
time. If needed, allow 10 seconds before attempting to
restart the engine.
fig. 26
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