Suzuki RM-Z450 Service Manual

1-5 GENERAL INFORMATION
When the engine is already warm or restarts:
1) Pull the hot starter lever
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1.
2) Kick the engine over, leaving the throttle closed without
using the starter knob/idle screw.
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, kick the engine over, leaving the
throttle closed with the hot starter lever pulled in.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1) Shift the transmission into neutral.
2) Push the engine stop switch
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1 to stop the engine.
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 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
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/idle screw is used
Engine Condition Hot Starter Lever Starter Knob/Idle Screw
Already Warm Pull in (ON) Push back (OFF)
Restarting after
falling
Pull in (ON) Push back (OFF)
Cold No use (OFF) Use (ON)
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Suzuki RM-Z450 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	RM-Z450
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English