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Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
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a
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
RUN
position.
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b
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
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.
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d
Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
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b
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c
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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.
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