Triumph Speed 400 - Engine Starting and Stopping

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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Stopping the Engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine using the
ignition switch or engine stop switch
while the motorcycle is moving.
Always bring the motorcycle to a stop
safely and engage Neutral gear prior
to stopping the engine.
Stopping the engine by turning off
the ignition or engine stop switch
while the motorcycle is moving can
lock the rear wheel, leading to loss of
motorcycle control which could result
in serious injury or death.
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1. STOP position
2. RUN position
3. START button
4. LOCK position
5. OFF position
6. ON position
7. Ignition switch
8. Neutral indicator light
9. Gear position display (neutral shown)
▼ Close the throttle completely.
▼ Select neutral.
▼ Turn the ignition switch off.
▼ Select first gear.
▼ Position the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand
(see page 73).
▼ Lock the steering (see page 42).
Starting the Engine
DANGER
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area.
Always operate the motorcycle in the
open air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and will
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short period of time.
NOTICE
Do not operate the starter
continuously for more than five
seconds as the starter motor will
overheat and the battery will become
discharged.
Wait 15 seconds between each
operation of the starter to allow for
cooling and recovery of battery power.
Do not let the engine idle for
long periods as this may lead to
overheating which will cause damage
to the engine.