Basic Operation; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Break-In Procedure - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

BASIC OPERATION

Starting The Engine

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Never run the engine in an enclosed area. The
exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can cause loss of consciousness and lead to
death.
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Attempting to start the engine with the transmis-
sion in gear and clutch engaged may result in injury
or damage.
NOTE:
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This motorcycle can be kickstarted with the trans-
mission in gear by disengaging the clutch before
operating the kickstarter.
Check the transmission oil and coolant levels before
starting the engine (page 19, 20).
Cold Engine Starting:
1. Turn the fuel valve ON.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Pull the choke knob up.
4. With closed throttle, operate the kickstarter. Start-
ing from the top of the kickstarter stroke, kick through
to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
5. After the engine starts, the choke knob should be
pushed down as soon as possible to prevent spark
plug fouling.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for at least 2 minutes
before riding off, preferably until the side of the
cylinder is very warm to the touch through your
riding glove. Slowly increase rpm and don't blip
the throttle. Warming the engine is important to
prevent cold seizures.
Warm Engine Starting:
1. Turn the fuel valve ON.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Push the choke knob down.
4. Open the throttle (1/8 — 1/4) and operate the kick
starter.
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ON OFF
(1) FUEL VALVE (2) CHOKE KNOB

Stopping The Engine

1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
3. Lightly open the throttle 2 — 3 times, and then close
it.
4. Depress and hold the engine stop button until the
engine stops completely.
NOTE:
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Failure to close the fuel valve may cause the
carburetor to overflow, fill the crankcase with fuel,
and result in hard starting.
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(1) ENGINE STOP BUTTON (2) THROTTLE GRIP

Break-In Procedure

Help assure your CR's future reliability and perform-
ance by paying extra attention to how you ride during
the first operating day or 15 miles (25 km).
During this period, avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
This same procedure should be followed each time
when:
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Piston is replaced
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Rings are replaced
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Cylinder is replaced
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Crankshaft or crank bearings are replaced
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