Starting
&
Stopping the Engine
5.
If
the engine
starts,
quickly close
the
throttle, then open it
slightly
if idling
is
unstable.
If
the
engine
does
not
start,
wait 10
seconds,
then
follow
the
High
Air
Temperature
procedure
(page 37).
If
the
engine
still
won't
start,
refer
to
If
Your
Engine Quits
or
Won't
Start,
page
147.
Normal
Engine
Stop
To
stop
the
engine. shift
into
neutral and
turn the ignition switch
OFF.
The
engine
stop switch should
normally
remain
in
the
RUN
position even when
the
engine
is
OFF.
If
your motorcycle
is
stopped with the
engine
stop
switch OFF
and
the
ignition
switch ON, the headlight and taillight
will remain
on,
resulting in
battery
discharge.
Emergency Engine
Stop
To
stop the
engine
in an
emergency,
use
the engine
stop switch.
To operate, press
the
switch to
the
OFF
position.
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& Riding
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