6-21234567891011Ambient temp./starter (choke) position6. Completely close the throttle lever and startthe engine by pushing the start switch.NOTICE: For maximum engine life, neveraccelerate hard when the engine iscold![ECB00162]TIPIf the engine fails to start, release the start switch,then push it again. Pause a few seconds beforethe next attempt. Each cranking should be as shortas possible to preserve battery energy. Do notcrank the engine more than 10 seconds on eachattempt.7. If the engine is started with the starter (choke)in position (1), the starter (choke) should bereturned 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 thisposition to warm up the engine.8. Continue warming up the engine until it idlessmoothly, then return the starter (choke) toposition (3) before riding.TIPThe engine is warm when it responds normally tothe throttle with the starter (choke) turned off.EBU20291Starting a warm engineFollow the same procedure as for starting a coldengine, with the exception that the starter (choke)is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,start the engine with the throttle slightly open.1. Fully open2. Half open3. Closed4. Starter (choke)12 341 2 312 3
