Right Handlebar; Engine Stop Switch; Electric Starter Button; Throttle Grip - Suzuki GSF1250 Owner's Manual

RIGHT HANDLEBAR
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ENGINE STOP SWITCH
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"~" position
The ignition circuit is off. The engine
cannot start or run.
"0"
position
The ignition circuit is on and the
engine can run.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
(2)
The front brake is applied by squeez-
ing the brake lever gently toward the
throttle grip. This motorcycle is
equipped with a disk brake system
and excessive pressure is not
required to slow the machine down
properly. The brake light will be lit
when the lever is squeezed inward.
Front Brake Lever Adjustment
The distance between the throttle grip
and the front brake lever is adjustable
to 5 positions. To change the position,
push the brake lever forward and turn
the adjuster to the desired position.
When changing the brake lever posi-
tion, always be sure the adjuster
stops in the proper position; a projec-
tion of the brake lever holder should fit
into the depression of the adjuster.
This motorcycle is delivered from the
factory with its adjuster set on posi-
tion 3.
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WARNING
Adjusting the front brake lever
position while riding can be haz-
ardous. Removing a hand from the
handlebars can reduce your ability
to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while riding.
ELECTRIC STARTER
UTTON "®"@
his button is used for operating the
,t rter motor. With the ignition switch
In the "ON" position, the engine stop
witch in
"0",
the transmission in
111 utrnl, squeeze the clutch lever,
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the electric starter button to
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rate the starter motor and start
Ill engine.
NOTE: The headlight will go off when
/II electric starter button is pushed.
NOTE:
This motorcycle is equipped
with interlock switches for the ignition
,·t,
uit and the starter circuit. The
t ngine can only be started if:
• The transmission is in neutral and
the clutch is disengaged, or
~ Th transmission is in gear, the
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I stand is fully up and the
·/11tc/1 is disengaged.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical system dam-
age, do not operate the starter
motor more than five seconds at a
time.
If the engine does not start after
several attempts, check the fuel
upply and ignition system. Refer
to
the TROUBLESHOOTING sec-
tion in this manual.
THROTTLE GRIP
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Engine speed is controlled by the
position of the throttle grip. Turn it
toward you to increase engine speed.
Turn it away from you to decrease
engine speed.
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