Starting The Engine - Honda CTX200 Owner's Manual

Owner´s Manual

Starting the Engine

Always follow the proper starting procedure described
below.
Your motorcycle's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas. High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the engine only long
enough to move your motorcycle out of the garage.
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.
Preparation
Before starting, insert the key, turn the ignition switch
ON and confirm the following:
• The transmission is in NEUTRAL (neutral indicator
light ON).
• The engine stop switch is at RUN.
• The fuel valve is ON.
Starting Procedure
To restart a warm engine, follow the procedure for
"High Air Temperature."
Normal air temperature:
10° – 35°C (50° – 95°F)
1. Pull the choke lever (1) up all the way to Fully ON (A).
(A)
(B)
(Use the starter button)
2. With the throttle slightly open, press the starter
button.
(Use the kickstarter pedal)
Lightly depress the kickstarter until resistance is
felt. Then let kickstarter return to the top of its
stroke. With the throttle slightly open, operate the
kickstarter. Kick from the top of the stroke through
to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
NOTICE
Allowing the kickstarter to snap back freely against the
pedal stop can damage the engine case.
3. Warm up the engine by opening and closing the
throttle slightly.
4. About a half minute after the engine starts, push
the choke lever (1) down all the way to Fully OFF
(B).
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
(1) Choke lever
(A) Fully ON
(1)
(B) Fully OFF
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