Triumph 900 Cruisers, Owner'S Manual

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
1. Engine stop switch
2. Starter button
3. Neutral indicator light
4. Choke
5. Ignition switch
To Stop The Engine
• Close the throttle completely.
• Select neutral.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Select first gear.
• Support the motorcycle on a firm
and level surface with the side stand.
• Withdraw the ignition key from the
ignition switch.
• Engage the steering lock (see
page
27 ).
To Start The Engine
• Release the steering lock.
• Check that the engine stop switch is
in the RUN position.
• Insert the ignition key and turn the
ignition switch to the ON position.
• Ensure that the transmission is in
neutral.
• Pull the clutch lever fully into the
handlebar.
• If the engine is cold, pull out the
choke, noting the following: Above
77°F (25°C) air temperature, pull out
the choke to the first position. Below
77°F (25°C) air temperature, pull out
the choke fully.
• If the engine is partly warm, pull out
the choke to the first position.
• Leaving the throttle completely
closed, push the starter button until
the engine starts.
• Release the clutch lever slowly.
• During warm-up, gradually push the
choke in a little at a time as
necessary to prevent the engine
from racing or stalling.
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Caution
The engine should normally be stopped by
turning the ignition switch to the OFF
position. The engine stop switch is for
emergency use only. Do not leave the
ignition switched on with the engine
stopped. Electrical damage may result.