Starting The Engine - Honda 2001 VT750C3 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
Always follow the proper starting procedure
desnibcd below.
This motorcycle is equipped with
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side sland
ignition cut-orr system. The engine cannot be
started if the side stand is down, unless the
transmission is in neutml. If the side stand is up.
the engine can be started in neutroll or in gear
with the clutch lever pulled in. After starting
with the side
.~tand
down. the engine will stop
if the transmission is put in gear before mising
the side stand.
Your motorcycle's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rolpidly in enclosed
arca.~
such as a garolge.
Do
not run the engine with
the garolge door closed. Even with the door
open. run the engine only long enough to mOlle
your motorcycle out of the garage.
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Do not use the electric starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. Rclea"C the starter bullon for
approximately 10 seconds before pressing it
again.
Preparation
Before starting. inscrtthe key. turn the ignition
switch ON and confirm the following:
• The transmission is in NEUTRAL
(neutml indicator light ON).
• The engine stop switch is at 0 RUN.
• The low oil pressure indicator is ON.
• The fuel lIalve is ON.
The low oil pressure indicalor should go off a
few seconds after the engine starts. If the light
stays on. stop the engine immediately and
check the engine oil level.
[NOTlCEI
Operating the engine with insufficient oil
pressure can cause serious engine damage.