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Starting
Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
This scooter is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system.
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If the side stand is down, the engine cannot
be started.
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If you lower the side stand with the engine
running, it will automatically shut off.
!
a
Place the scooter on its centre stand.
!
b
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
Run
position.
!
c
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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.
•
If the scooter is over-turned, you must first turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position and then inspect the
scooter carefully.
•
The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
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c
!
b
!
c
Except U, KO type
U, KO type