Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine - Suzuki RM-Z250 Owner's Service Manual

1-4 GENERAL INFORMATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Leaving the engine at idling speed after riding will cause engine overheat as this competition
motorcycle does not have the radiator cooling fan and coolant reservoir. Riding the motorcycle
under severe conditions such as muddy or sandy terrain with high ambient temperature can
shorten time to be overheated.
Do not leave the engine at idling after riding the motorcycle. Inspect the radiator for proper
coolant level before riding for practice and race.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Inspect the engine oil level, coolant level and air cleaner condi-
tion before starting the engine.
When the engine is cold:
1) Turn the fuel valve lever to the "ON" position.
2) Shift the transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
Do not repeatedly operate the throttle with the engine starting,
stopping and idling. The accelerator pump may foul the spark
plugs with excess fuel.
3) Pull the starter knob 1.
4) Find the kick starter lever position around the top so that the
resistance to depress the kick starter lever is fully felt by
pushing down the kick starter lever slowly.
5) Kick the engine over, leaving the throttle closed.
When kick-starting the engine, make sure to remove
the side stand.
6) Return the starter knob when the engine revs at steady
speed.
NOTE:
When the clutch lever is pulled, the motorcycle can be started
with the transmission in any gear.
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