Honda crf250r 2012, Owner'S Manual, Page: 24 / 177

Basic Operating Instructions
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Basic Operating Instructions
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Starting & Stopping the Engine
Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
Your CRF can be kickstarted with the
transmission in gear by pulling in the clutch lever
before operating the kickstarter.
Fast Idle Knob
The fast idle knob has two functions:
•
When pulled out, the fast idle knob assists in
first-time start-up for cold weather starting.
• When pushed in, it acts as an idle adjustment
screw. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment on
page 61.
Preparation
Make sure that the transmission is in neutral.
Starting Procedure
Always follow the proper starting procedure
described as follows.
Check the engine oil, transmission oil and coolant
levels before starting the engine (pages 50, 53, 54).
Cold Engine Starting
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. If the temperature is 95°F (35°C) or below,
pull the fast idle knob (1) fully out.
(1) fast idle knob
3. With the throttle closed, operate the
kickstarter starting from the top of the
kickstarter stroke, and kick through to the
bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
4. About a minute after the engine starts, push
the fast idle knob back all the way to fully
OFF.
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
(1)
Warm Engine Starting
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Kick-start the engine (Do not open the
throttle).
If Difficult to Start After Stalling
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. With the throttle fully opened, repeat
kickstarter operation approximately 10 times
to discharge excessive fuel from the engine.
3. Kick-start the engine. (Do not open the
throttle.)
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than
5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discoloration.