5-3
When the Engine is Cold:
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Squeeze the clutch lever and push
the electric starter switch.
3. After the engine starts, let the
engine run until the engine suffi-
ciently warms up.
When the Engine is Warm:
Close the throttle completely and push
the electric starter switch.
NOTICE
If the neutral indicator light and the
gear position indicator are not giving
proper indications, starting the engine
can cause serious engine damage.
Before starting the engine, make
sure of the followings:
• When the neutral indicator light
comes on, the gear position indica-
tor should indicate “0” (Neutral).
• When the neutral indicator light
goes off, the gear position indica-
tor should indicate either “1”, “2”,
“3”, “4” or “5”.
• If the neutral indicator light and the
gear position indicator are not
working properly, consult your
Suzuki dealer.