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6. Press and hold the engine start switch for no more than 2 to 3 seconds at a time. If the engine “pops” or seems to
backfire you're holding the throttle open too much. 1 mm is a very fine lever movement. Back the lever off, wait
briefly, and re-try.
7. When the engine fires, hold the throttle at a fast idle for 10 seconds or until a smooth idle is obtained.
8. Always wait for the engine to reach operating temperature (70
℃
) before riding; or at idle for 3 minutes before
riding.
9. Release the parking brake before riding
6-2. STARTING A WARM ENGINE
When starting an engine after it has reached operating temperature, do NOT open the throttle while operating the
starter motor. This will make starting very difficult and possible foul the spark plug.
