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ENGINE STARTING
CAUTION
Verify oil level prior to starting.
Starting the engine with low or no oil will damage the engine.
WARING
Never start the engine in a closed place as the exhausted gas from the vehicle contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Set the key of the ignition switch to
position.
1. Put the motorcycle in the neutral gear.
2. Ensure that there is fuel in the tank.
3. Set the fuel valve handle to “ON” or “RES” position.
To start a cold engine:
1. Pull up the choke lever of the carburetor (to open the choke).
2. Start the engine with start button or kick starter.
3. Slightly turn the throttle twist grip to increase the speed of the engine so as to warm up the engine.
4. Turn the carburetor choke bar downward to fully close the choke when the engine is sufficiently warmed
up.
CAUTION
Unnecessarily increasing RPM’s to a high level while the motorcycle is in neutral is harmful to the
engine.
Procedures for stopping the engine:
1. Release the throttle twist grip to slow down the engine.
2. Shift to the neutral position.
3. Set the ignition switch key to
position.
4. Set the fuel valve handle to “OFF” position.