BASIC PROCEDURES
Engine Starting Procedure
Procedure
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Recheck throttle control lever operation.
3. Put your helmet on.
4. Ensure that th e tether cord cap is installed on the engine cut-off
switch and that the cord is attached to your clothing eyelet.
5. Ensure that the emergency engine stop switch is in th e ON posi-
tion (up).
WARNING
Never depress throttle while starting engine.
6. Release parking brake.
NOTE: For an initial cold start, do not release parking brake. Perfo rm
the
VEHICLE WARM-UP
procedure as explained below.
7. Depress the START button to engage the electric starter and
start the engine. Release button immediately when engine has
started.
NOTICE
Do not engage electric starter for more than 10 sec-
onds at a time. A rest period should be observed between the
cranking cycles to allow electric starter to cool down.
Emergency Starting
Do not attempt any emergency starting procedure. H ave th e battery
charged or replaced.
Vehicle Warm-Up
Before every ride, vehicle has to be warmed up as follows.
1. Start eng ine as explained in
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
above.
2. Allow engine to warm up one or two minutes at idle sp eed.
NOTE: Engine will sh ut down after approximately 12 minutes of
idling.
3. Disengage parking brake.
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