Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual page 17

1-6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Pull the starter knob out.
• Close the throttle. Kick the kick starter lever to start the
engine. If the engine fails to fire up, kick again. If third or
fourth attempt fails, then push back starter knob to original
position, and open the throttle wider by turning the throttle grip
fully. Then kick the kick starter lever again. As this motorcycle
has a primary kick start system, the engine can be started
with the transmission in any gear position, only if the clutch is
disengaged by squeezing the clutch lever.
• Upon starting the engine, run it for 30 to 60 seconds to sta-
blize its speed.
• Push the starter knob back to original position.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
• Open the throttle partially (1/8 – 1/4).
NOTE:
Operation of the starter knob is not necessary to start the warm
engine.
• Kick the kick starter lever.