7-2
7
Ambient temp./starter (choke) position
6. Release the throttle lever and start the engine
by pushing the start switch.
TIP
If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push it again. Pause a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each cranking should
be as short as possible to preserve battery en-
ergy. Do not crank the engine more than 10 sec-
onds on each attempt.
If the engine fails to start using the start switch,
try using the kickstarter. (See page 5-7.)
7. If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
lever in position (1), move the lever to position
(2) to warm up the engine. If the engine is
started with the starter (choke) lever in posi-
tion (2), keep the lever in this position to warm
up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly, then return the starter (choke) lever
to position (3) before riding.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds quickly to
the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off.
9. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
ECB00164
For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
4. Starter (choke) lever
4
3
2
1
(1)
(3)
(2)
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