To Stop The Engine; To Start The Engine - Triumph Thunderbird LT Owner's Handbook Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle
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1. Ignition switch
2. Engine stop switch
3. Starter button
4. Neutral light

To Stop the Engine

Close the throttle completely.
Select neutral.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Select first gear.
Support the motorcycle on a firm, level
surface with the side stand (see page 62).
Lock the steering (see page 36).
Caution
The engine should normally be stopped by
turning the ignition switch to the OFF
position. The engine stop switch is for
emergency use only. Do not leave the
ignition switched on with the engine
stopped. Electrical damage may result.
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To Start the Engine

Check that the engine stop switch is in the
RUN position.
Ensure the transmission is in neutral.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Note:
• When the ignition is switched on,
the instrument warning lights will
illuminate and will then go off
(except
remain on until the engine starts -
see 'Warning Lights' on page 30).
• A transponder is fitted within the
key
immobilizer.
immobilizer functions correctly,
always have only one of the
ignition keys near the ignition
switch. Having two ignition keys
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those which normally
to turn off the engine
To ensure
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the