Starting The Engine - Honda CB Hornet 160R Owner's Manual

Rear (Drum):
necessary (pages 16).
Rear (Disc): make sure there is no
brake fluid leakage (pages 17).
4. Tyres - check condition and pressure
(pages 23-25).
5. Drive chain - check condition and
slack (page 51). Adjust and lubricate if
necessary.
6. Throttle - check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
7. Clutch - check operation, and adjust if
necessary (pages 18-19).
8. Lights and horn - check that turn signals,
indicators and horn function properly.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
This vehicle can be started with the
transmission in gear by disengaging the
clutch before operating the electric starter.
Fold the front right side footrest before
operating kickstarter.
To protect the catalytic converter in your
vehicle's exhaust system, avoid extending
idling and the use of leaded petrol.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
adjust free play if Your vehicle's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. High levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas
such as a garage. Do not run the engine with
the garage door closed. Even with the door
open, run the engine only long enough to
move your vehicle out of the garage.
Do not operate the kickstarter pedal while
the engine is running as engine damage
could result. Do not apply excessive force
on the kickstarter pedal.
Fold up the kickstarter pedal after the kickstarter
is returned to the pedal stop and unfold footrest.
Do not use the electric starter for more
than 5 second at a time. Release the starter
button for approximately 10 seconds before
pressing it again.
Preparation
Before starting, insert the key, turn the
ignition switch ON and confirm the following:
● The transmission is in NEUTRAL (neutral
indicator light ON).
● The fuel valve is ON.
● The ABS indicator is ON. (for ABS).
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