Starting The Engine - Honda scooter User Manual

Starting

Starting the Engine

Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
This scooter is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system.
u If the side stand is down, the engine cannot
be started.
u If you lower the side stand with the engine
running, it will automatically shut off.
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the
ignition off and wait 10 seconds before trying to start
the engine again to recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• If the scooter is over-turned, you must first turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position and then inspect the
scooter carefully.
Place the scooter on its centre stand.
!a
!b Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
!b
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