Honda XR400 Manual page 28

Basic Operation
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Starting Procedure
 When the engine is hot:
1. Check the engine stop switch is in the
"RUN" position.
2. Check the fuel cock lever is in the "ON"
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch "ON".
4. Shift the gear change pedal into neutral
position and check the neutral indicator
is "ON".
5. Close the throttle and press the starter
button.
If the engine fails to start after one or
two trials, follow procedure 6.
6. If the engine does not start with the
throttle closed, open the throttle to 1/8 ~
1/4 as shown in the diagram and press
the starter button.
7. Check the side stand is retracted before
selecting a gear.
Refer to p.70 if the engine fails to start
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