Honda RC51 2006 Owner's Manual page 52

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1. Pull the choke knob back all the way to
fully ON ( ), if the engine is cold. A
2. Start the engine, leaving the throttle
closed.
3. Immediately after the engine starts,
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle
at:
1,500 2,500 rpm
4. About a quarter minute after the engine
starts, push the choke knob ( ) forward
all the way to fully OFF ( ).
5. If idling is unstable, open the throttle
slightly.
The engine will not start if the throttle is
fully open (because the electronic control
module cuts off the fuel supply).
Starting & Stopping the Engine
High Air Temperature
35°C (95°F) or above
1. Do not use the choke.
2. Start the engine.
The radiator cooling fan may start to
rotate when the choke knob is pulled out
with the engine heated, but this is normal.
If this takes place, check that the choke
1 knob is returned completely.
B
Low Air Temperature
10°C (50°F) or below
Follow steps 1-2 under
1.
Temperature.
2. When engine rpm begins to pick up,
operate the choke knob to keep fast idle
at:
1,500 2,500 rpm
Normal Air
(cont'd)
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