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IMPORTANT POINTS AND CAUTIONS FOR STARTING ENGINE
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Please check if the engine oil and fuel volume are adequate or not, before starting engine.
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To start engine the main parking stand must be firmly on the ground and the brake is applied on
the rear wheel to prevent the motorcycle from moving forward suddenly.
1.
Turn ignition switch key to the “ON” position.
2.
Apply hand rear wheel brake.
3.
Do not accelerate, press starter button when the brake is applied.
CAUTION:
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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.
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In order to avoid damaging the starter motor, do not press the starter button continuously over 15
seconds.
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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.
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It may need several minutes to warm up engine if it is a cold start.
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Exhaust contains harmful gases (CO), therefore please start the engine at a well ventilated place.
When starting engine with starting lever
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Turn the main switch to ON, press the starting lever forcefully by foot with the throttle valve handle at
the close position.
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If engine is difficult to start with the starting lever when the engine is cold, rotating the throttle valve
1/8~1/4 turns will make the start easier.
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Put the starting lever back to its original position after the engine has been started.
CAUTION:
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Firmly support the motorcycle with the main parking stand before starting the engine with the
starting lever.
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Start engine with the starting lever occasionally to prevent it from loosing its function because of
unused for a long time.
