Important Points And Cautions For Starting Engine - Sym XE05W1-EU/NL Series Owner's Manual

8.IMPORTANT POINTS AND CAUTIONS FOR STARTING ENGINE

CAUTION:
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Please check the oil and fuel volume are adequate or not before starting the engine.
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To start the engine the main parking stand must be firmly on the ground and the brake is applied
on the rear wheel to prevent the motorcycle from moving forward suddenly.
1.Turn ignition switch key to the "ON" position.
2.Apply hand rear wheel brake.
3.Do not accelerate, press starter button when the brake is applied.
［We care for you! Before drive off, keep the hand brake applied on the rear wheel.］
CAUTION:
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If engine cannot be started after press the kick starter arm for 3~5 times, turn the throttle valve
handle 1/8~1/4 turns, and then press the kick starter arm again for an ease start.
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In order to avoid damaging the starter motor, please do not press the starter button continuously
over 15 seconds.
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If engine still cannot be started after pressing starter button over 15 times, stop and wait for 10
seconds before start it again.
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It is harder to get the engine started after the motorcycle has been left idle for a long time or after
refueling only after the fuel has been depleted. Then, it is necessary to press starting lever or
starter button several times, and keep the throttle valve handle at the close position to start the
engine.
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It may need several minutes to warm up engine if it is a cold start.
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Exhaust contains harmful gases (CO), therefore please start the engine at a well ventilated place.
【When starting engine with starting lever.】
 After step 1~3 is completed, press the kick starter forcefully by foot with the throttle valve handle at
the close position.
 If engine is cold and it is difficult to start, rotating the throttle valve 1/8~1/4 turns will make the start
easier.
 Put the kick starter back to its original position after the engine has been started.
CAUTION:
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Firmly support the motorcycle with the main parking stand before starting the engine with the kick
starter arm.
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Starter engine with the kick starter arm occasionally to prevent it from loosing its function because
of unused for a long time.
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