Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
6-2
6
EAUN0850
Startin
g
the en
g
ine
The sidestand must be up in order for
the ignition circuit cut-off system to en-
able starting (see page 4-11).
WARNING
EWAN0020
Before startin
g
the en
g
ine, make
sure that the vehicle is place
d
on the
centerstan
d
.
NOTICE
ECA10251
See pa
g
e 6-1 for en
g
ine
b
reak-in in-
structions prior to operatin
g
the ve-
hicle for the first time.
To start the en
g
ine
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Turn the key to “ON”.
3. Apply the front or rear brake.
4. Push the start switch.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 5 seconds on any
one attempt.
5. When the engine starts, release
the start switch.
If the engine does not start, try
again with the throttle grip open
1/4 turn (10 mm).
TIP
If the engine will not not start by push-
ing the start switch, try using the kick-
starter.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en
g
ine life, never ac-
celerate har
d
when the en
g
ine is
col
d
!
EAUN0073
NOTICE
ECAN0072
Do not ri
d
e throu
g
h
d
eep water, oth-
erwise the en
g
ine may
b
e
d
ama
g
e
d
.
Avoi
d
pu
dd
les
b
ecause they may
b
e
d
eeper than expecte
d
.
1/4 turn
(10 mm)
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