Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

1·J GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting th e Engine
Inspect the transmission oil level, coolant level and air cleaner
condition before starting t he engine.
When the engine is cold:
1 ) Turn the fuelcock lever to the "ON" posit ion.
2) Shift the transmission into neut ral.
3) Pu ll the choke /idle adjust knob.
4) Close the throttle grip co m ple tely and depress t he kick
starter lever forcefu lly.
5) Return the choke/idle adjust knob when the engine revs
at steady speed.
When the engine is warm:
1 ) Turn the fuelcock lever to the "ON" pasitan .
2) Shift the transmission into neutral.
3) Open the throttle 1/8 - 1/4 turn and depress t he ki ck
starter lever forcefu ll y,
To restart afte r t he moto rcycle has fal len:
1 ) Shift th e t ransmission into neu t ral.
2) Open the t hrottle comple tely and depress the kick start-
er lever fo rcefully.
3) Close the throttle gradua lly as engine speed increases.
4) Wait un t il engine revs smoothly.
Stopping the Engine
1 ) Shift the transmission into neu t ral.
2) Turn the fuel cock lever to t he "OFF" posit ion.
3) Push the engine ki ll swit ch to stop the engine.
A WARNING
Leaving the fuelcock in the " ON " position may cause car-
buretor overflow . Thi s can cause a fire or severe engine
damage when y ou start the engine.
Alw ay s leave th e fuel cock in the " OFF " position when
the engine is not running .
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