STARTING THE ENGINE
Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
Your motorcycle's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas
such as a garage. Do not run the engine with the
garage door closed. Even with the door open,
run the engine only long enough to move your
motorcycle out of the garage.
Preparation
Before starting, insert the key and turn the
ignition switch ON.
Make sure that the transmission is in neutral.
Turn the fuel valve ON.
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Starting Procedure
To restart a warm engine, follow the procedure
for "High Air Temperature".
Normal Air Temperature
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1. Pull the choke level (1) up all the way to Fully
OFF (A).
2. Keep the throttle fully closed.
3. Push the electric starter button or operate the
kick starter to start the engine. Starting from the
top of the stroke, kick through to the bottom with
a rapid, continuous motion. Do not operate the
throttle.
Allowing the kick starter to snap back freely
against the pedal stop can damage the engine
case.
4. Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle slightly.
About a quarter minute after the engine starts,
push the choke level to Fully ON(B).
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
NOTICE
(A) Fully OFF
(1) Choke level
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(B) Detent position
B
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B
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