Starting The Engine - Honda GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
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Never run the engine in a closed area. The
exhaust contains poisonous carbon man·
oxide gas.
NOTE:
*
Do not use the electric starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. Release the
starter button for approximately 10
seconds before pressing it again.
*
The electric starter will work when the
transmission is in gear with the clutch
disengaged.
*
Do not flood the engine by twisting the
throttle repeatedly. The carburetors
have an accelerator pump.
PREPARATION
Make sure the transmission is in neutral,
th'e engine stop switch is at RUN, and the
fuel valve is ON. Insert the key and tum
the ignition switch ON.
Check that the fed oil pressure warning
light
comes on.
Starting Procedure
To restart a warm engine, follow the
procedure for High Air Temperature.
Normal
Air
Temperature
10° -35°C (50° -9SoF)
I. Move the choke lever ( 1) left all the way
to Fully Closed (A).
2. Start the engine, leaving the throttle
closed.
(1) Choke
lever
(A) Fully Closed
(B) Fully Open
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