Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle

Stopping the Engine

Caution
The engine should normally be stopped
by turning the ignition switch to the
OFF position. The engine stop switch is
for emergency use only.
Do not leave the ignition switched on
with the engine stopped.
Electrical damage may result.
To stop the engine:
• Close the throttle completely.
• Select neutral.
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Select first gear.
• Position the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand
(see page 68).
• Lock the steering (see page 40).
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Starting the Engine

Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short period of time.
Always operate your motorcycle in the
open air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Caution
Do not operate the starter continuously
for more than five seconds as the
starter motor will overheat and the
battery will become discharged.
Wait 15 seconds between each operation
of the starter to allow for cooling and
recovery of battery power.
Do not let the engine idle for long
periods as this may lead to overheating
which will cause damage to the engine.
Caution
The low oil pressure warning light
should go out shortly after the engine
starts.
If the low oil pressure warning light
stays on after starting the engine, stop
the engine immediately and investigate
the cause.
Running the engine with low oil pressure
will cause severe engine damage.