Choke Handle; Fuel Valve; Off Position - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

"OFF" POSITION
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Turn the lever to the "OFF" position when­
ever stopping the engine for longer than a
few minutes.
NOTE: If the motorcycle has run out of fuel
or has been stored for an extended period,
there may not be any gasoline in the carbu­
retors. In this situation, the fuel pump can be
operated to supply fuel to the carburetors.
To operate the fuel pump, tum the ignition
switch to the "ON" position and place the
engine stop switch in the "0 " position.
Place the transmission in neutral and the
fuel valve in the "ON" or if necessary the
"RES" position. Press the starter button. The
carburetors will fill with gasoline after
approximately 1 0 seconds of fuel pump
operation.
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I "living the fuel valve in "ON" or "RESERVE"
p051t1on when the engine is off can be hazard­
UUS.
The carburetor may overflow and fuel may
rlln
Inlo the engine. This can cause a fire or
'lIuse severe damage when you start the
119 1ne .
Always move the fuel valve to the "OFF" posi­
lion after turning off the engine.
CHOKE HANDLE
The carburetors of this motorcycle are
equipped with a cho ke system to provide
easy starting . When starting a cold engine,
turn the choke handle clockwise . The choke
system will operate only when the throttle is
in the closed position as opening the throttle
will bypass the choke system .
NOTE: Refer to the RIDING TIPS section of
this manual for the engine starting proce­
dure.
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