03.1 - STARTING & STOPPING THE ENGINE

Always follow the proper starting procedure as described below.

STARTING PROCEDURE (ELECTRIC START)

Starting When the Engine Is Cold

1. Turn the key switch to the “ON” position.
2. Make sure the transmission is in the neutral position.
3. Turn the fuel tap to the “ON” position.
4. Pull and hold the choke lever. (if applicable. Depending on motorcycle model)
5. Lift the choke lever up. (On Carburetor)
6. Press and hold the brake lever on the right side of the handlebar.
7. Open the throttle no more than 1/4 of the way.
8. Press the start “yellow” (green)button until the engine starts.
9. Release the button as soon as the engine starts.
10. After about 1 minute after the engine starts, release the choke lever.
11. After about 1 minute after the engine starts, push the choke lever down.
12. Wait until the engine warms up for approximately 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes warm up, you are ready to go.

Starting When the Engine Is Warm

Repeat steps 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 in section “Starting when the engine is cold”.

STARTING PROCEDURE (KICK START)

Starting When the Engine Is Cold

1. Turn the key switch to the “ON” position.
2. Make sure the transmission is in the neutral position.
3. Turn the fuel tap to the “ON” position.
4. Pull and hold the choke lever. (if applicable. Depending on motorcycle model)
5. Lift the choke lever up. (On Carburetor)
6. Press and hold the brake lever on the right side of the handlebar.
7. Open the throttle no more than 1/4 of the way.
8. Open the kick start lever and from the top of the kick starter stroke, kick through to the bottom with a rapid continuous motion.
9. After about 1 minute after the engine starts, release the choke lever.
10. After about 1 minute after the engine starts, push the choke lever down.
11. Wait until the engine warms up for approximately 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes warm up, you are ready to go.

Starting When the Engine Is Warm

1. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 in section “Starting when the engine is cold”

FLOODED ENGINE

If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. Follow the steps below to clear a flooded engine.

1. Press the engine stop switch and hold it.
2. Open the throttle completely.
3. Press the engine start switch and hold it for 5 seconds. (Electric Start)
4. Kick start the engine several times. (Kick Start)
5. If necessary, remove the spark plug and let it dry.
6. Once the engine starts, open the throttle ¼ for a few times.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, shift into neutral and push the engine stop switch       on the left side of the handle bar.