Operation Manual

8. Important points and cautions for starting engine

METHOD OF STARTING THE ENGINE

(Start the engine with start motor)

CAUTION:

 Please check the oil and fuel volume before starting the engine. Start the engine in a ventilative

area.

1. Turn the ignition switch “ON position” with

ignition key..

2. Is there enough fuel in the fuel tank?

3. Shift the transmission into neutral. The neutral

indicator (green) lights.

4. Don’t turn the throttle grip, press the starter

button.

[We care for you! Before drive off, keep the foot brake applied on the rear wheel.]

CAUTION:

 Release the starter button immediately after starting the engine.

 Don’t press the starter button when the engine is running.

 If the engine fails to start after 3~4 attempts with the starter button, open the throttle.

CAUTION:

 If engine can not be started after starter motor running for 3~5 seconds, turn the throttle

valve handle 1/8~1/4 turns, and then press starter button again for an ease start.

 In order to avoid damaging the starter motor, please do not press the starter button

continuously over 15 seconds.

 If engine still can not be started after pressing starter button over 15 seconds, stop and wait

for 10 seconds before start it again.

 It is harder to get the engine started after the motorcycle has been left idle for a long time or

after refueling only after the fuel has been depleted. Then, it is necessary to press starting

lever or starter button several times, and keep the throttle valve handle at the close position

to start the engine.

 It may need several minutes to warm up engine if it is a cold start.

 Exhaust contains harmful gases (CO), therefore please start the engine at a well ventilated

place.