Manual Starter Decompressor - Honda XR250R Owner's Manual

MANUAL STARTER DECOMPRESSOR

Although an engine decompression system is
interlocked with the kickstarter, the manual
starter decompressor can also be used if you
experience starting difficulties.
To operate:
1. Push down lightly on the kickstarter until
you feel some resistance.
2. Pull the decompressor lever (I) and push
the kickstarter down again slowly about
1/4 to 1/2 of a full stroke.
3. Release the decompressor lever and
kickstart the motorcycle in the usual
manner.
The manual starter decompressor can also
help restart the engine in an off-road situation
where the motorcycle is rolling down a hill.
1. Close the throttle, disengage the clutch
and shift into 2nd or 3rd gear.
2. With the motorcycle rolling, release the
clutch.
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3. If the rear tyre skids instead of turning
over the engine, pull the decompressor
lever. Releasing compression allows the
rear wheel to roll while turning the engine
over.
4. Release the decompressor lever. If the
engine does
decompressor lever again. Wait until the
motorcycle gains speed and release the
decompressor lever.
(1) Decompressor lever
not start, pull the