BASIC PROCEDURES
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide that can rapidly
accumulate in an enclosed or poor-
ly ventilated area. If inhaled, it can
cause serious injury or death.
Only run the engine in an unen-
closed, well ventilated area. See
AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING (p. 6)
.
1. Push down and hold the brake ped-
al.
2. Turn the key to ON.
3. Watch the multifunction gauge
cluster. If any indicator lights iden-
tify a problem, consult
PROBLEMS
(p. 92)
before riding. The oil light
should be on because the engine
has not been started. Pay attention
to any scrolling messages on the
display.
4. Refer to the Safety Card as needed
to prepare yourself, your passen-
ger and the vehicle, then press the
MODE (M) button to enable the
starter.
5. Put the engine stop switch in the
RUN/ON position.
6. Pull in and hold the clutch lever
(clutch must be squeezed before
the starter will operate).
7. Shift into NEUTRAL. Check the
multifunction gauge cluster to be
sure you are in neutral.
8. Press and hold the engine start but-
ton until the engine starts. Do not
hold the start button for more than
15 seconds. If it does not start,
release the button and wait 30 sec-
onds to let the starter cool down
before trying again.
NOTICE
Do
not
apply
throttle
while starting the engine.
9. Check the display for problems and
to ensure that the oil light turns off.
10. Release the parking brake. Make
sure the parking brake indicator on
the multifunction gauge cluster is
off.
NOTICE
If the parking brake is not
fully released before operating the
vehicle, brake pads will drag while
you are moving. This can damage
the brake system.
Stopping the Engine and Parking
1. Shift the transmission into first
gear.
2. Move the engine stop switch to
OFF.
3. Engage the parking brake. The
brake locks in the depressed posi-
tion, and a scrolling message PARK
BRAKE will appear on the display.
4. Turn the key to OFF.
5. Before dismounting, check that the
parking brake is fully engaged by
holding the clutch lever in and rock-
ing the vehicle back and forth. As
the brake pads wear, you may need
to push the parking brake lever far-
ther to engage the brake.
Pushing the Vehicle
CAUTION
Avoid pushing the
vehicle on a slope. If you must push
the vehicle on a slope, take extra
care to stay within reach of the brake
pedal in case the vehicle starts to
roll.
To move the vehicle a short distance
without turning on the engine:
1. While seated on the vehicle, push
down and hold the brake pedal.
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