Honda Rebel 250 2016 Owner's Manual page 25

Starting the Engine
!e Pull the choke lever back all the way to fully
on, if the engine is cold.
!f Start the engine, leaving the throttle closed.
!g Immediately after the engine starts, operate
the choke lever to keep fast idle.
!h About a half minute after the engine starts,
push the choke lever forward all the way to
fully off.
!i If idling is unstable, open the throttle
slightly.
High Air Temperature 35 ºC (95 ºF)
or Above:
a ! Do not use the choke.
Open the throttle slightly.
b !
! c Start the engine.
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Low Air Temperature 10 ºC (50 ºF)
or Below:
a !
b !
c !
If the engine does not start:
a !
b !
c !
d !
e !
f !
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If Engine Will Not Start
Follow steps 1-6 under "Normal Air
Temperature."
When engine rpm begins to pick up,
operate the choke lever to keep fast idle.
Continue warming up the engine until it
runs smoothly and responds to the throttle
when the choke lever is at fully off.
Press the engine stop switch to the off
position.
Push the choke lever forward all the way to
fully off.
Open the throttle fully.
Press the start button for 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds, then press the engine stop
switch to the RUN
Follow "High Air Temperature."
position.
(P79)