Operation Manual

8. IMPORTANT POINTS AND CAUTIONS FOR STARTING ENGINE

1.Turn ignition switch key to the ”ON” position.

2.Apply hand (foot) rear wheel brake.

3.Do not accelerate, press starter button when the brake is applied.

［We care for you! Before drive off, keep the hand brake applied on the rear wheel.］

【When starting engine with starting lever.】

 Turn the main switch to ON, press the starting lever forcefully by foot with the throttle valve handle at

the close position.

 If engine is difficult to start with the starting lever when the engine is cold, rotating the throttle valve

1/8~1/4 turns will make the start easier.

 Put the kick starter back to its original position after the engine has been started.

CAUTION:

 If engine can not be started after press the kick starter arm for 3~5 times, turn the throttle valve

handle 1/8~1/4 turns, and then press the kick starter arm again for an ease start.

 In order to avoid damaging the starter motor, please do not press the starter button continuously

over 15 seconds.

 If engine still can not be started after pressing starter button over 15 times, stop and wait for 10

seconds before start it again.

 It is harder to get the engine started after the motorcycle has been left idle for a long time or after

refueling only after the fuel has been depleted. Then, it is necessary to press starting lever or starter

button several times, and keep the throttle valve handle at the close position to start the engine.

 It may need several minutes to warm up engine if it is a cold start.

 Exhaust contains harmful gases (CO), therefore please start the engine at a well ventilated place.

CAUTION:

 Please check the oil and fuel volume are adequate or not before starting the engine.

 To start the engine the main parking stand must be firmly on the ground and the brake is applied on

the rear wheel to prevent the motorcycle from moving forward suddenly.

CAUTION:

 Firmly support the motorcycle with the main parking stand before starting the engine with the kick

starter arm.

 Starter engine with the kick starter arm occasionally to prevent it from loosing its function because of

unused for a long time.

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