Honda CRF50F Owner's Manual page 41

2. With the throttle slightly open, operate the
kickstarter. Kick from the top of the stroke
through to the bottom with a rapid,
continuous motion.
Allowing the kickstarter to snap back f reely
against the pedal stop can damage the engine
case.
3. Immediately after the engine starts, push the
choke lever down to the detent position ( ).
4. About 15 seconds after the engine starts,
push the choke lever down all the way to
fully OFF ( ). C
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
Starting & Stopping the Engine
High Air Temperature
35°C (95°F) or above
1. Do not use the choke.
2. Start the engine following step under
Normal Air Temperature.
Low Air Temperature
10°C (50°F) or below
1. Follow steps 1
Temperature.
2. Warm up the engine by opening and closing
B the throttle slightly.
3. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and responds to the throttle with
the choke lever ( ) OFF ( ).
Extended use of the choke may impair piston
and cylinder wall lubrication and damage the
engine.
2
2 under Normal Air
1 C
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