Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
This vehicle is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system.
If the side stand is down, the engine cannot
u
be started.
If you lower the side stand with the engine
u
running, it will automatically shut off.
III CA type
This vehicle is equipped with a Honda
SMART Key system. Always keep Honda
SMART Key on you when you ride the
vehicle.
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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
voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine
can damage the engine and the exhaust
system.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully
open.
II CA type
• 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.
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