Honda FJ500 Owner's Manual page 28

5.Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance is felt, then return the
starter grip once.
Hold the handlebar with your left
hand and pull the starter grip
briskly in the direction of the
arrow as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the starter grip to
snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
6.Let the engine warm up for several minutes. If the choke has been
moved to the CLOSE position, move it gradually to the OPEN position
as the engine warms up.
Direction to pull
CHOKE LEVER
STARTER GRIP
OPEN
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