Honda CB Hornet 2016 Owner's Manual page 45

4. About 15 seconds after the engine start
push the choke knob all the way to fully
OFF (B). If idling is unstable , Open the
throttle slightly.
(1) Choke knob
¼pkW d ukW c ½
(A) Fully ON ¼iw j h rjg vkW u ½
(B) Fully OFF ¼iw j h rjg vkW Q ½
High Air Temperature (35
1. Do not use the choke.
2. a <Using the electric starter>
With the throttle
press the starter button.
b <Using the kickstarter pedal>
Follow Step 2 b from "Normal Air
Temperature" starting procedure.
Low Air Temperature (10
1. Follow Step 1 & 2 from "Normal Air
Temperature" starting procedure.
2. When engine speed begins to pickup
operate the choke knob to keep fast
idle.
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(B)
(A)
(1)
C or Above):
0
slightly open
C or below):
0
3. Continue warming up the engine until
it runs smoothly and responds to the
throttle when the choke knob is at fully
OFF (B).
Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel.
(Use the start button)
To clear a flooded engine, turn the ignition
switch to ON, and move the choke knob to
fully OFF (B). Open the throttle fully and
crank the engine for 5 seconds. If the engine
starts, quickly close the throttle, then open
it slightly if idling is unstable. If the engine
does not start, Wait for 10 seconds, then
follow the starting procedure.
(Use the kickstarter)
To clear a flooded engine, turn OFF the
ignition switch and move the choke knob
to fully OFF (B). Open the throttle fully
and crank the engine several times with
the kickstarter. Turn the ignition switch to
ON and open the throttle slightly; start the
engine using the kickstarter.
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