Honda DREAM 2022 Owner's Manual page 30

Starting the Engine
To restart a warm engine, follow the
procedure for "Warm Engine".
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds,
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and wait 10 seconds before trying to start
the engine again to recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine
can damage the engine and the exhaust
system.
• Do not operate the kickstarter while the
engine is running as engine damage could
result. Do not apply excessive force on the
kickstarter.
• Fold up the kickstarter after the kickstarter is
returned to the pedal stop.
Cold Engine
Make sure the fuel valve is in the ON
a
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
b
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Shift the transmission to Neutral (
c
indicator comes on).
Move the choke lever left all the way to fully
d
ON.
Using the start button
e
With the throttle 1/8 - 1/4 open, press the
start button.
Using the kickstarter
Lightly depress the kickstarter until
resistance is felt. Then let the kickstarter
return to the top of its stroke.
With the throttle 1/8 - 1/4 open, operate
the kickstarter. Kick from the top of the
stroke through to the bottom with a
rapid, continuous motion.
Warm up the engine by opening and
f
closing the throttle slightly.
Continue warming up the engine until it runs
g
smoothly and responds to the throttle, when
the choke lever is at fully OFF.
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