Owner`s manual
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Always follow the proper starting
procedure described below.
●This vehicle is equipped with a side
stand ignition cut-off system. The
engine cannot be started if the side
stand is down.
<PREPARATION>
Before starting, insert the key, turn the
ignition switch ON and confirm the
following:
●The transmission is in NEUTRAL
(neutral indicator light ON)
●The fuel cock is ON.
<
WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (WINTER)
>
1. Open choke lever completely.
2. Close throttle grip, and press starter
button.
3. Once engine is started, pull and release
throttle grip repeatedly to run engine
idle until engine is heated, and close
choke lever completely. If engine
warming up takes time, run engine idle
with the choke lever slightly closed.
<
WHEN ENGINE IS HOT (SUMMER)
>
1. Close throttle grip and press starter
button. (If engine is not started with 1-2
times trial, verify fuel cock lever is in
"ON" position)
2. If engine is not started with throttle grip
closed, open throttle grip approximately
1/8 to 1/4 and press starter button.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
●Never run the engine in an enclosed
area. The exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and lead to
death.
CAUTION
●Do not keep the starter button
pressed for more than 5 seconds at a
time. Release the starter button for
approximately 10 seconds before
pressing it again.
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