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In case of failure in engine starting after two or three attempts,
rotate the accelerator grip for 1/8 or 1/4 turns and try again.
A motorcycle not used for a long time and poor atomizing fuel may
result in starting difficulty. In this case, do not rotate the accelerator grip,
but repeat starting.
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Starting with the kickback start lever
When the battery is over discharged, the engine can be started by
using the kickback start lever.
Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
Forcefully kick the kickback start lever.
Cold engine
Put the carburetor enrichment handle (plunger carburetor) or lever
(vacuum carburetor) to the highest position (plunger) or pull it fully out
(vacuum carburetor), keep the accelerator closed, and press the electric
start button; After the engine is started, press the handle half way down
(plunger) or push the lever half way in (vacuum) and wait for the engine
is adequately warmed-up, before putting the handle or lever to the
original position. The colder it is, the longer warm-up time the engine
takes. Otherwise, the acceleration may be poor.
Warm engine
Rotate accelerator grip for 1/8 - 1/4 turns, and press electric start
button to start the engine. When the engine is warm, it is not necessary to
use carburetor enrichment system.
Warning
:
Never start the engine in a room with poor or no ventilation. It is
because carbon monoxide gas is poisonous. Never leave the motorcycle
unattended with a running engine.
Precaution
:
Do not allow the engine run for a long time without driving, or the
engine may get overheat causing damage to internal parts or chrome
plating of exhaust system.
Start driving the motorcycle
Precaution
:
Start the engine with the transmission in neutral position, the clutch
engaged and driver riding in normal driving position.
Firmly press the clutch grip, wait a little moment, press down the