6-3
NOTE:
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●
If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push the start switch again.
Pause a few seconds before the next at-
tempt. Each cranking should be as short as
possible to preserve battery energy. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds on
each attempt.
●
If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil
starter to start the engine.
_
7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position
1
, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position
2
to warm
up the engine. If the engine is started with
the starter (choke) in position
2
, keep
the starter (choke) in this position to
warm up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it
idles smoothly and return the starter
(choke) to position
3
before riding.
CAUTION:
_
See the “Engine break-in” section prior to
operating the engine for the first time.
_
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never acceler-
ate hard with a cold engine! To see whether or
not the engine is warm, check if it responds to
the throttle normally with the starter (choke)
turned off.
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