Stopping The Engine; Transmission - Suzuki RM-Z250 Owner's Service Manual

When the engine is already warm or restarts:
1) Pull the hot starter lever 1.
2) Kickstart the engine, leaving the throttle closed without using
the starter knob.
3) Return the hot starter lever back immediately after the
engine starts.
NOTE:
If the engine fails starting, open the throttle fully and depress the
kick starter lever slowly about 4 – 5 times to clear too rich fuel
mixtures in the engine. Then, Kickstart the engine, leaving the
throttle closed with the hot starter lever pulled in.
Racing the engine in neutral will exceed the engine
speed limit. Exceeding the engine speed limit can
damage the engine moving parts.
Do not race the engine at high speed to avoid the
engine damage.
Conditions when the hot starter lever or starter knob is used
Engine Condition
Already Warm
Restarting after
falling
Cold

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1) Shift the transmission into neutral.
2) Turn the fuel valve lever OFF.
3) Push the engine stop switch 1 to stop the engine.
Leaving the fuel valve in the "ON" position may cause
carburetor overflow. This can cause a fire or severe
engine damage when you start the engine.
Always leave the fuel valve in the "OFF" position
when the engine is not running.

TRANSMISSION

This motorcycle has a 5-speed transmission. Neutral is located
between low and 2nd. Engage first gear by pressing the lever
down from the neutral position. You can shift into higher gears
by lifting on the shift lever once for each gear. When neutral is
desired, press or lift the lever to a position halfway between low
and 2nd gear.
CAUTION
Hot Starter Lever
Pull in (ON) Push back (OFF)
Pull in (ON) Push back (OFF)
No use (OFF)
! WARNING
Starter Knob
Use (ON)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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