Engine stop switch 1
"" Position
The ignition circuit is off. The engine cannot start or run.
"" Position
The ignition circuit is on and the engine can run.
Front brake lever 2
Apply the front brake by squeezing the front brake lever towards the grip. The brake light will come on when the lever is squeezed.
Front brake lever adjustment
The distance between the throttle grip and the front brake lever is adjustable among six positions. To change the position, push the brake lever forward and turn the adjuster to the desired position.
When changing the brake lever position, always be sure the adjuster stops in the proper position; a projection of the brake lever holder should fit into the depression of the adjuster. This motorcycle is delivered from the factory with its adjuster set on position 3.
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars while riding. |
Electric starter button "" 3
Use this button to operate the
starter motor. With the ignition
switch in the "on" position, the
engine stop switch in the ""
position, and the transmission is
in neutral, pull in the clutch lever
and push the electric starter button
to start the engine.
Note
: this motorcycle has a starter interlock system for the ignition and starter circuit. The engine can only be started if:
Caution To prevent electrical system damage, do not operate the starter motor longer than five seconds at a time. If the engine does not start after several attempts, check the fuel supply and ignition system. Refer to the troubleshooting section in this manual. |
Throttle grip 4
Engine speed is controlled by the position of the throttle grip. Twist it toward you to increase engine speed. Turn it away from you to decrease the engine speed.
Immobilizer description (for e-02, 19, 24, 51)
The immobilizer, an anti-theft system, is installed as a
standard equipment.
The immobilizer verifies that the key id agrees with ecm
id by means of radio communication through the
immobilizer antenna. When the id agreement is verified,
the system makes the engine ready to start.
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Throttle cable play inspection and adjustment
Inspect throttle cable play
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect and adjust the throttle cable play “a” as follows:
Throttle cable play “a”
2.0 – 4.0 Mm (0.08 – 0.16 In)
Remove the boot (1).
Loosen the lock-nu ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Starting system symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Engine does not turn
though the starter motor
runs
Faulty starter clutch.
Replace.
Starter button is not
effective
Run down battery
Repair or replac ...