BASIC PROCEDURES
Adjusting the Passenger
Footrest
For the passenger's comfort, its height
canbeadjusted.
Flip the footrest upward.
Turn the retaining screw counterclock-
wisewithanAllenkey(storedinthe
tool kit) to loosen the screw.
Raise or lower the footrest to your con-
venience.
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1. Retaining screw
2. Adjust footrest UP or DOWN
When finished, tighten retaining screw
clockwise.
Flip the footrest downward.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide that can rapidly
accumulate in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area. If inhaled,
it can cause serious injury or
death.
Only run the engine in an unen-
closed, well ventilated area. See
AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING
.
SM5 Model
1. Push down and hold the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the key to ON.
NOTICE
Do not apply throttle
while electrical system is initializ-
ing.
3. Refer to the Safety Card as needed
to prepare yourself, your passen-
ger and the vehicle, then press the
MODE button to allow engine start-
ing.
4. Set the engine stop switch to the
RUN/ON position.
5. Pull in and hold the clutch lever.
6. Shift into NEUTRAL. Check the mul-
tifunction gauge to be sure you are
in neutral.
7. Press and hold the engine start but-
ton until the engine starts. Do not
hold the start button for more than
15 seconds. If it does not start, re-
lease the button and wait 30 sec-
onds to let the starter cool down
before trying again.
NOTICE
Do not apply throttle
while starting the engine.
8. Check the display for problems and
to ensure that the oil light turns off.
9. Release the parking brake. Make
sure the brake indicator lamp on the
multifunction gauge is off.
SE5 Model
NOTE: The SE5 model can be started
in any gear with the brake pedal de-
pressed. The transmission automati-
cally shifts to neutral when the engine
has been started.
1. Push down and hold the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the key to ON.
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