Honda VTX1300C VTX 2004 Owner's Manual page 48

1. If the engine is cold, pull the choke
knob out all the way to fully ON ( ).
2. Leaving the throttle closed, start the
engine.
3.
Immediately after the engine starts,
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle.
4.
About a half minute after the engine
starts, push the choke knob ( ) in all
the way to fully OFF ( ).
5.
If idling is unstable, open the throttle
slightly.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
A
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B
High Air Temperature
35°C (95°F) or above
1. Do not use the choke.
2. With the throttle 1/8 1/4 open, press
the start button.
3. Start the engine.
Low Air Temperature
10°C (50°F) or below
1. Follow steps 1-2 under
Temperature.
2. When engine rpm begins to pick up,
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle.
Basic Operation & Riding
Normal Air
(cont'd)
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