Basic Operation; Starting The Engine - Honda XR400 Manual

Basic Operation

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Starting the Engine

Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide and other harmful substances.
Always start the engine in well ventilated
area.
Refer to pages. 24 ~ 26 for the starting
procedure.
Advice
 If the engine fails to start within 5 sec
of cranking, release the starter switch
for 10 sec before another attempt.
This helps the battery to recover its
voltage.
 Do not race the engine unless
required to do so. Abrupt throttle
movement wastes fuel and may
damage the engine.
Tip
 This model is equipped with an
automatic ignition cut off circuit
that stops the engine
automatically if a gear is
selected while the side stand is
down. Always retract the side
stand before selecting a gear.
 This model also has a safety
feature that will not allow the
engine to start if the machine is
in gear. However, this can be
overridden by pulling the clutch
lever in while starting. Be careful
not to let the clutch lever go until
the transmission is placed in
Neutral.
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