QUICK START GUIDE
All 2005 Big Dog motorcycles come equipped with electronic compression releases to aid in the start-
ing of the engine.
Make certain the motorcycle is in neutral.
Turn fuel petcock to the ON position.
Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress handlebar ENGINE STOP switch to the RUN position.
Note: The handlebar ENGINE STOP switch defaults to OFF every time the Ignition Switch is turned on.
Prime the motor with two twists of the throttle.
Lift up on carburetor enrichener half way.
Depress start button for no more than five seconds at a time until the engine starts.
Keep the engine running at fast idle or 1500 RPM using the throttle.
Depress the enrichener back to the pre-start position when the engine has achieved a constant and steady speed.
If the enrichener is left in the starting position, the spark plugs will foul, causing poor engine performance and / or failed
engine start.
Allow engine to warm approximately one to two minutes before riding.
NOTE:
A battery discharges up to 2% per day when idle. If your motorcycle is not ridden for a month, the battery may not
have sufficient charge to start your motorcycle. For the occasional rider, Big Dog Motorcycles recommends using a PN:
BDM250-00004 trickle charger. Big Dog Motorcycles does not recommend using a standard automotive battery charger as
early battery failure not covered under warranty may result.
Use the same procedure as cold start. Do not prime the engine with two (2) twists of the throttle and do not engage the
carburetor enrichener.
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0
]
COLD STARTING PROCEDURE:
HOT ENGINE START:
IMPORTANT:
If the throttle is opened while engaging the starter, compression will increase dramatically causing the starter
to kick back, possibly producing a stater failure.
QUICK START GUIDE
All 2005 Big Dog motorcycles come equipped with electronic compression releases to aid in the start-
ing of the engine.
Make certain the motorcycle is in neutral.
Turn fuel petcock to the ON position.
Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress handlebar ENGINE STOP switch to the RUN position.
Note: The handlebar ENGINE STOP switch defaults to OFF every time the Ignition Switch is turned on.
Prime the motor with two twists of the throttle.
Lift up on carburetor enrichener half way.
Depress start button for no more than five seconds at a time until the engine starts.
Keep the engine running at fast idle or 1500 RPM using the throttle.
Depress the enrichener back to the pre-start position when the engine has achieved a constant and steady speed.
If the enrichener is left in the starting position, the spark plugs will foul, causing poor engine performance and / or failed
engine start.
Allow engine to warm approximately one to two minutes before riding.
NOTE:
A battery discharges up to 2% per day when idle. If your motorcycle is not ridden for a month, the battery may not
have sufficient charge to start your motorcycle. For the occasional rider, Big Dog Motorcycles recommends using a PN:
BDM250-00004 trickle charger. Big Dog Motorcycles does not recommend using a standard automotive battery charger as
early battery failure not covered under warranty may result.
Use the same procedure as cold start. Do not prime the engine with two (2) twists of the throttle and do not engage the
carburetor enrichener.
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0
]
COLD STARTING PROCEDURE:
HOT ENGINE START:
IMPORTANT:
If the throttle is opened while engaging the starter, compression will increase dramatically causing the starter
to kick back, possibly producing a stater failure.
