Honda CL500A 2023 Manual page 44

20221007115421_32MLPB000_eng_BOOK Page 44 Friday, October 07 2022 11:57:00 JST
Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds,
turn the ignition switch to the
position and wait 10 seconds before trying to
start the engine again to recover battery
a
voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine
can damage the engine and the exhaust
system.
d
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
a
c
(Run) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the (On)
b
position.
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
c
indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull in the
clutch lever to start your vehicle with the
b
transmission in gear so long as the side
stand is raised.
Press the start button with the throttle
d
completely closed.
(Off)
N
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