Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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NAVI
NOTICE
Extended use of the choke may impair
piston and cylinder wall lubrication and
damage the engine.
Do not “BLIP” the throttle (open and close
rapidly) as the vehicle will move forward
suddenly, causing possible loss of control.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is warming up.
to the bottom with a rapid, continuous
motion. Allowing the kickstarter to snap
back freely against the pedal stop can
damage the engine case.
Low Air Temperature (10
0
C or below):
1. Follow Step 1 & 2 from “Normal Air
Temperature”.
2. When engine speed begins to pick up,
operate the choke lever to keep fast idle.
3. Continue warming up the engine until it
runs smoothly and responds to the throttle
when the choke lever is at fully OFF.
NOTE:
If you are not able to start the engine
with throttle closed, then slightly open the
throttle start again.
Do not use the electric starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Release the starter
button for approximately 10 seconds before
pressing it again.
Operate the kickstarter or starter button for
slightly longer than usual without opening
the throttle if the vehicle has been left
standing for a long time or when the fuel
tank has been just refilled.
RUNNING-IN
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability
and performance by paying extra attention
to how you ride during the first 500 km.
During this period, avoid full-throttle starts
and rapid acceleration.
RIDING
Review Vehicle Safety (pages 3–7) before
you ride.
Make sure flammable material such as dry
grass or leaves do not come in contact with
the exhaust system when riding, idling or
parking your vehicle.