2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 52
2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual
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HOW TO RIDE 51 Starting the Engine the engine is cold (same as outside temper• When ature), pull the choke lever all the way to the left. Keep the throttle completely closed. DANGER HAZARD Running the engine without ventilation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Breathing exhaust gas leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation, and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide; a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not start or run the engine in a closed area such as a garage. the fuel tap to the "ON" position. • Turn Check that the engine stop switch is in the "RUN" • position. the ignition key to "ON". • Turn Apply parking brake. • Put thethe shift lever in the "N" (Neutral) position. The • neutral indicator light should be lit. żDo not leave the choke lever pulled to the left longer than necessary or the spark plugs may foul. When the engine is already warm or the weather is hot (35°C, 95°F or more) , do not use the choke. Leave the throttle closed. the starter button. • Push starts. Repeat until the engine NOTE j NOTICE Do not operate the electric starter continuously for more than 5 seconds. The starter will overheat and the battery power will drop temporarily. Wait 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to let it cool and the battery power recover. Do not let the engine idle longer than five minutes or engine overheating and damage may occur. żIf the front or rear brake is applied, it is possible to start in any shift position. NOTE żIf the engine is flooded, push the choke lever all NOTE the way to the right. Then crank the engine over with the throttle fully open until the engine starts. Close the throttle immediately. żIf the starter does not turn, the battery may be almost fully discharged.
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