Preparation To Start; Starting Procedure - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

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Preparation
Before starting, insert the key, turn the ignition
switch ON and confirm the following:
• The transmission is in neutral
(neutral indicator is ON).
• The engine stop switch is at O(RUN).
• The low oil pressure indicator is ON.
• The malfunction indicator (MIL) is ON.
• The high coolant temperature indicator is OFF.
• The immobilizer system (HISS) indicator is OFF.
• The PGM-FI indicator is OFF.
• The-ABS indicator is ON . (XL700VA)
The malfunction indicator (MIL) and low oil
pressure indicator should go off a few seconds
after the engine starts. If the malfunction indicator
(MIL) and the low oil pressure indicator light
during operation , stop the engine immediately
and check the engine oil level.
NOTICE
Operating the engine with insufficient oil pressure
can cause serious engine damage.
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Starting Procedure
This motorcycle has a fuel-injected engine with
an automatic choke. Follow the procedure
indicated below.
Any Air Temperature:
• With the throttle completely closed, press the
start button.
The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open
(because the electronic control module cuts off
the fuel supply) .
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than
about 5 minutes at normal air temperature may
cause exhaust pipe discoloration.
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