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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.]
CAUTION:
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.