Honda VTX1300T 2009 Owner's Manual page 53

1. Pull the choke knob ( ) out all the way
to fully ON ( ), if the engine is cold. A
2. Start the engine, leaving the throttle
closed.
3. Immediately after the engine starts,
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle.
About a half minute after the engine
4.
starts, push the choke knob in all the
way to fully OFF ( ).
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle
slightly.
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Starting & Stopping the Engine
High Air Temperature
35°C (95°F) or above
1. Do not use the choke.
2. With the throttle 1/8 1/4 open, press
the start button.
Start the engine.
3.
Low Air Temperature
10°C (50°F) or below
1. Follow steps 1-2 under
Temperature.
2.
When engine rpm begins to pick up,
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle.
Basic Operation & Riding
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Normal Air
(cont'd)
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