6-3
NOTE:
_
If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push it again. Pause a few sec-
onds before the next attempt. Each cranking
should be as short as possible to preserve
battery energy. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on each attempt.
_
7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position
1
, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position
2
to warm
up the engine. If the engine is started with
the starter (choke) in position
2
, keep
the starter (choke) in this position to
warm up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it
idles smoothly and return the starter
(choke) to position
3
before riding.
CAUTION:
_
See the “Engine break-in” section prior to
operating engine for the first time.
_
EBU00180
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
EBU00538
Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never acceler-
ate hard with a cold engine! To see whether or
not the engine is warm, check if it responds to
the throttle normally with the starter (choke)
turned off.
N
TE:
When the parking brake is used, engine
speed is limited to 2,300 r/min. Be sure the
parking brake is released before moving the
throttle lever. Otherwise, the engine will mis-
fire, preventing normal operation.
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