Honda CB Hornet 2016 Owner's Manual page 44

clutch before operating the electric starter/
kickstarter.
Fold the front right side footrest before
operating kickstarter.
To protect the catalytic converter in your
vehicle's exhaust system, avoid extending
idling and the use of leaded petrol.
Your vehicle's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas
such as a garage. Do not run the engine with
the garage door closed. Even with the door
open, run the engine only long enough to
move your vehicle out of the garage.
Do not operate the kickstarter pedal while
the engine is running as engine damage
could result. Do not apply excessive force
on the kickstarter pedal.
Fold up the kickstarter pedal after the kickstarter
is returned to the pedal stop and unfold footrest.
Do not use the electric starter for more
than 5 second at a time. Release the starter
button for approximately 10 seconds before
pressing it again.
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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 light ON).
● The fuel valve is ON.
Starting Procedure
To restart a warm engine follow the
procedure for High Air Temperature.
Normal Air Temperature (10
1. Pull the choke knob (1) back all the way
to Fully ON (A).
2. a <Using the electric starter>
With the throttle closed, press the
starter button.
b <Using the kickstarter pedal>
Fold the front footrest and lightly
depress the
resistance is felt.
Then let the kickstarter return to
the top of its stroke.
With the throttle
the kickstarter.
3. Immediately after the engine start
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle.
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kickstarter until
closed, operate