Starting & Stopping The Engine; Preparation - Honda NPS50/S RUCKUS 2009 Owner's Manual

Always follow the proper starting
procedure described below.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating
the engine in an enclosed area such as a
garage. Your scooter's exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can
collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
This scooter has an automatic fuel valve
and choke; there is no manual operation.
Do not use the electric starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. Release the start
button for approximately 10 seconds
before pressing it again.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Operate the kickstarter or start button for
slightly longer than usual without opening
the throttle if the scooter has been left
standing for a long time or when the fuel
tank has just been refilled.

Preparation

Before starting, insert the key, turn the
ignition switch ON, and confirm the
following:
The engine stop switch is set to RUN.
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