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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting Press starter button4 (max.
5 seconds) and do not release it
until the engine is running
smoothly
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
L Note:
After releasing the starter button if
the engine does not start, wait at
least 5 seconds before pressing
the starter button again.
After switching off the ignition,
wait 3 seconds before switching it
on again.
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor.
Before trying again: recharge the
battery.
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32°F), pull the lever to disen-
gage the clutch when starting the
engine.
e Attention:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for prolonged
periods of time – risk of over-
heating or fire. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the en-
gine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
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