Starting & Stopping The Engine; Fast Idle Knob; Preparation; Starting Procedure - Honda CRF450L 2019 Owner's Manual & Off-Road Handbook

Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
Your motorcycle can be started with the
transmission in gear by pulling in the clutch lever
before operating the starter.
Your motorcycle is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system. If the side stand is down ––
the engine cannot be started unless the
transmission is in neutral.
If the side stand is up –– the engine can be started
in neutral, or in gear with the clutch lever pulled in.
After starting with the side stand down, the engine
will stop if the transmission is put in gear before
raising the side stand.

Fast Idle Knob

The fast idle knob has two functions:
• When pulled out, the fast idle knob assists in
first-time start-up for cold weather starting.
• When pushed in, it acts like an idle adjustment
screw. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment on
page 80.

Preparation

Before starting, insert the key, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position, and confirm the
following:
• The transmission is in neutral (neutral indicator
is ON).
• The engine stop switch is set to
position.
• The PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
is OFF.

Starting Procedure

Always follow the proper starting procedure
described as follows.
Check the engine oil and coolant levels before
starting the engine (pages 70, 72).
Cold Engine Starting
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. If the temperature is 50°F (10°C) or below,
pull the fast idle knob (1) fully up.

(1) fast idle knob

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Starting & Stopping the Engine
3. With the throttle closed.
Pull the clutch lever all the way in, and depress
the start button (2).
(2) start button
4. About a minute after the engine starts, push the
fast idle knob back all the way to fully off.
(1)
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
Basic Operating Instructions
(2)
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