Starting The Engine - Honda CG125 Fan Owner's Manual

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Starting the Engine

Always follow the proper starting procedure described
below.
Your motorcycle's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas. High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the engine only long
enough to move your motorcycle out of the garage.
This motorcycle can be kickstarted with the
transmission in gear by disengaging the clutch before
operating the kickstarter.
Preparation
Before starting, insert the key, turn the ignition switch
to • (ON) and confirm the following:
• The transmission is in NEUTRAL (neutral indicator
light ON).
• The fuel valve is ON.
Starting Procedure
To restart a warm engine, follow the procedure for
"High Air Temperature."
Normal Air Temperature
10° – 35°C (50° – 95°F)
1. Pull the choke lever (1) up all the way to Fully ON (A).
(A)
(B)
2. With the throttle slightly open, operate the
kickstarter. Kick from the top of the stroke through
to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
3. Warm up the engine by opening and closing the
throttle slightly.
4. About a quarter minute after the engine starts, push
the choke lever down all the way to Fully
OFF (B).
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
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(1) Choke lever
(A) Fully ON
(B) Fully OFF
(1)