Triumph Bonneville Handbook page 45

• Leaving the throttle completely closed,
push the starter button until the engine
starts.
• Release the clutch lever slowly.
• During warm-up, gradually push the
choke in a little at a time as necessary
to prevent the engine from racing or
stalling.
• When the engine is sufficiently warm to
idle without the choke, push the choke
knob fully in.
• If the engine is hot, ensure that the
choke is pushed fully in.
Warning
Never start the engine or run the engine in
a confined area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and can rapidly cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time.
Always operate your motorcycle in the
open-air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Caution
This Triumph motorcycle is air cooled and
consequently requires air-flow over the
cylinders and head to maintain correct
engine operating temperature. Extended
periods of idling or prolonged rides at very
slow speeds, such as in very slow moving
or stationary traffic, may overheat the
engine resulting in severe damage.
How to Ride the Motorcycle
Caution
Do not operate the starter continuously for
more than 5 seconds as the starter motor
will overheat and battery power will drop.
Wait 15 seconds between each operation
of the starter to allow for cooling and
recovery of battery power.
Caution
The low oil pressure warning light should
go out as soon as the engine starts.
If the low oil pressure warning light stays
on after starting the engine, stop the
engine immediately and investigate the
cause.
Running the engine with low oil pressure
will cause severe engine damage.
NOTE
• The motorcycle is equipped with
starter lockout switches.
switches prevent
starter from operating when the
transmission is not in neutral with
the side stand down.
• If the side stand is extended while
the engine is running, and the
transmission is not in neutral then
the engine will stop regardless of
clutch position.
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