Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual page 46

Electric Starter Switch "
This switch is used for operating
the starter motor. With the ignition
switch in the "ON" position, the
engine stop switch in "
transmission in neutral and push
the electric starter switch to start
the engine.
NOTE: This
equipped with an interlock system
for the ignition circuit and the
starter circuit. The engine can
only be started if:
• The transmission is in neutral,
or
• The transmission is in gear,
the side stand is fully up and
the clutch is disengaged.
NOTE: The headlight will go off
when the electric starter switch is
pushed.
NOTICE
Engaging the starter motor for
more than five seconds at a
time can damage the starter
motor and wiring harness from
overheating.
Do not engage the starter
motor for more than five sec-
onds at a time. If the engine
does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel supply
and ignition system. Refer to
the TROUBLESHOOTING sec-
tion in this manual.
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motorcycle is
NOTICE
Check if the engine is under
the following conditions. If the
engine is started under the
conditions other than those
mentioned, the serious engine
damage may result. If these
conditions are not indicated on
the indicator, consult your
Suzuki dealer for checking.
• When the neutral indicator
light comes on, the gear
position
indicate "N" (Neutral).
• When the neutral indicator
light goes off, the gear posi-
tion indicator should indicate
either "1", "2", "3", "4", "5"
or "6".
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indicator should