Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Manual page 176

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OPERATION
Enrichener
The enrichener knob, next to the ignition switch, controls the
opening and closing of the enrichener valve at the carburetor.
CAUTION
Avoid idling with the enrichener knob in the full out posi-
tion for periods longer than 30 seconds. Such operation
may cause poor performance, erratic idle, poor fuel econ-
omy and spark plug fouling.
COOL ENGINE
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE COOLER THAN 50 F
1.
Set engine stop switch to RUN.
2.
Raise side stand.
3.
Turn fuel supply valve ON.
4.
Turn ignition key switch to IGN.
5.
BE SURE THROTTLE IS CLOSED. Pull enrichener knob
to full out position.
6.
Press electric starter switch to operate starter.
After starting the motorcycle, proceed as follows:
1.
After initial 15-30 second warm-up, ride for 5 minutes or
3 miles with enrichener knob in full out position.
2.
After 5 minutes or 3 miles, push enrichener knob in to the
1/2 way position. Ride 2 minutes or 2 miles.
3.
After 2 minutes or 2 miles, push enrichener knob fully in.
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Normal running position
Full out position
Figure 4-2. Enrichener Knob Positions
COOL ENGINE
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WARMER THAN 50 F
1.
Set engine stop switch to RUN.
2.
Raise side stand.
3.
Turn fuel supply valve ON.
4.
Turn ignition key switch to IGN.
5.
BE SURE THROTTLE IS CLOSED. Pull enrichener knob
to full out position.
6.
Press electric starter switch to operate starter.
After starting the motorcycle, proceed as follows:
1.
After initial 15-30 second warm-up, ride for 3 minutes or
2 miles with enrichener knob in full out position.
2.
After 3 minutes or 2 miles, push enrichener knob in to the
1/2 way position. Ride 2 minutes or 2 miles.
3.
After 2 minutes or 2 miles, push enrichener knob fully in.
WARM OR HOT ENGINE
1.
Set engine stop switch to RUN.
2.
Raise side stand.
3.
Turn fuel supply valve ON.
4.
Turn ignition key switch to IGN.
5.
DO NOT USE ENRICHENER. Open throttle 1/8-1/4.
6.
Press electric starter switch to operate starter.
1/2 way position
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