Starting - Royal Enfield Bullet 500 2018 Owner's Manual

STARTING

WARNING
Before starting engine, always shift gears
to neutral.
Caution :
Do not force the gear lever while attempting to
shift to neutral with the engine stalled. Move the
motorcycle back & forth and simultaneously
depress gear lever to select neutral. Ensure
ne utr al ind ic ato r l igh t c ome s ' ON ' i n t he
Speedometer.
NOTE :

Depress starter button and release as soon as
the engine starts.
 If the engine does not start on the first attempt in
a cold climate, release the starter button, wait
for 30 seconds before depressing the starter
button again.
 A clutch safety switch is provided in the system
for the safety of the rider. This will prevent the
engine from starting if the gears are engaged.
To start the engine, always ensure the gear is
shifted to neutral before starting. However if the
engine has stalled and has to be started when
the gears are engaged, pull in the clutch lever,
depress starter button to start the engine in gear.
 A side stand ON safety switch is fitted on the
side stand of the motorcycle. If the side stand is
in extended position, it will prevent the engine
from starting. Please ensure the side stand is
retracted fully before attempting to start engine.

Turn ignition switch
'ON'
 Ensure the side stand is in released position

Ensure gears are in neutral and neutral lamp is
glowing.
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