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III1Itlng
the
engine indoors or in a garage can
lUI
hazardous.
Exhaust gas contains carbon
STARTING
OFF
RIDING TIPS
STARTING THE
ENGINE
Before
attempting
to start the engine make
sure:
• The transmission is
in
neutral.
• The fuel valve lever is
in
the "ON" posi
tion
.
• The engine stop switch is in the
"
0
"
position
.
NOTE: This motorcycle is
equipped with
interlock
switches
for the ignition
circuit and
the
starter circuit.
The engine
can
only be
started if:
• The transmission
is in
neutral
and the
clutch is
disengaged,
or
• The transmission
is
in
gear,
the
side
stand
is
fully up
and
the
clutch
is disen
gaged.
When the Engine Is Cold:
1. Turn the
choke
lever
clockwise
. Close
the
thorottle
completely.
2.
Squeeze the clutch lever and push th
electric
starter
button.
3.
Immediately after the
engine
starts,
I
keep the engine speed at 1050 rlmin by
varying the
choke
knob position
.
4.
Move the
choke
lever to the
"OFF"
pos
iton
approximately
30 seconds
afte
engine starts. It may be necessary
to'
use the
choke
longer than 30
second
in
extremely
cold
weather.
When the Engine Is Warm:
Use
of
the
choke should
not
be
necessary.
,,,.
ullin
damage
to internal engine components
Open the throttle 118 to 114 turn
and
pushl
lid
discoloration of exhaust pipes.
the
electric starter
button.
,hul the
engine off if you cannot begin your ride
Itlomptly.
5-2
IlIol1Oxide,
a
gas that is colorless and odorless
IIld
can
cause
death or severe injury.
(li
ll
y
run
the engine outdoors where there is
Il
lIIIh
air.
CAUTIION
I
IIIlIIolog the
engine too long without riding may
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the
engine to overheat. Overheating can
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Riding this motorcycle at excessive speed
increases your chances of losing control of the
motorcycle. This may result in an accident.
Always ride within the limits of your
skills,
your
motorcycle, and the riding
conditions.
Removing
your hands from the handlebars or
feet from the footrests during operation can be
hazardous. If you
remove
even
one
hand or foot
from the motorcycle, you can reduce your abil
ity to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and
both feet
on the footrests of your
motorcycle
during operation.
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