Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following procedure,
regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
NOTICE
•
If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn
the ignition switch to the (Off) position 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.
•
The engine will not start if the throttle is fully
open.
a
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
(Run) position.
b
Turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.
c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
N
indicator
to come on). Alternatively, pull in the clutch
lever to start your vehicle with the transmission
in gear so long as the side stand is raised.
d
Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
u
If you cannot start the engine, open the
throttle slightly (about 3 mm (0.1 in), without
freeplay) and press the start button.
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About 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay