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Operation Guide
Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the
engine is cold or warm.
1
4
2
3
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn
•
the ignition OFF and wait 10 seconds before trying to
start the engine again to recover battery voltage.
Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
•
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than
•
about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe
discoloration.
1
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
RUN
position.
2
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
N
indicator comes ON). Alternatively, pull in
the clutch lever to start your motorcycle
with the transmission in gear so long as
the side stand is raised.
4
Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
If the engine does not start:
1
Open the throttle fully and press the start
button for 5 seconds.
2
Repeat the normal starting procedure.
3
If the engine starts, open the throttle
slightly if idling is unstable.
4
If the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds before trying steps
&
again.
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If Engine Will Not Start
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