Starting & Stopping The Engine; Preparation; Starting Procedure; Flooded Engine - Honda CR85 2006 Owner's Manual

Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
Your CR can be kickstarted with the transmission
in gear by pulling in the clutch lever before
operating the kickstarter.

Preparation

Make sure that the transmission is in neutral.
Turn the fuel valve ON.

Starting Procedure

Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
(1)
(1)
(1) fuel valve (2) choke knob
Check the transmission oil and coolant levels
before starting the engine (page 37, 38).
Cold Engine Starting
1. Turn the fuel valve (1) ON.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Pull the choke knob (2) up.
4. With closed throttle, operate the kickstarter.
Starting from the top of the kickstarter stroke,
kick through to the bottom with a rapid,
continuous motion.
5. After the engine starts, the choke knob should
be pushed down as soon as possible to
prevent spark plug fouling.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for at least 2
minutes before riding off, preferably until the
side of the cylinder is very warm to the touch
through your riding glove. Slowly increase
rpm and don't blip the throttle. Warming the
engine is important to prevent cold seizures.
Warm Engine Starting
1. Turn the fuel valve (1) ON.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Push the choke knob (2) down.
4. Open the throttle (1/8 – 1/4) and operate the
kickstarter.
(2)
Starting & Stopping the Engine

Flooded Engine

(2)
(1)
(1) throttle (2) engine stop button
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts,
it may be flooded with excess fuel. To clear a

flooded engine:

1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Push the choke knob down all the way to
OFF.
3. Open the throttle (1) fully.
4. While pushing the engine stop button (2),
crank the engine several times with the kick-
starter.
5. Release the engine stop button.
6. Follow the Warm Engine Starting procedure.
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