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2. With the throttle closed, press the start button.
3. Immediately after the engine starts, push the
choke lever down to the Detent Position (B).
NOTICE
Extended use of the choke may impair piston and
cylinder wall lubrication and damage the engine.
4. Warm up the engine by opening and closing the
throttle slightly.
5. About a half minute after the engine starts, push
the choke lever down all the way to Fully OFF (C).
6. If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
High air temperature: 35°C (95°F) or above
1. Do not use the choke.
2. Start the engine following step 2 under "Normal
Air Temperature."
Low air temperature: 10°C (50°F) or below
1. Follow steps 1 – 3 under "Normal Air Temperature".
2. Warm up the engine by opening and closing the
throttle slightly.
3. Continue warming up the engine until it will idle
smoothly with the choke lever pushed down all
the way to Fully OFF (C).
NOTICE
Extended use of the choke may impair piston and
cylinder wall lubrication and damage the engine.
Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it
may be flooded with excess fuel. To clear a flooded
engine, push the choke lever down to Fully OFF (C).
Open the throttle fully and press the start button for
5 seconds while pushing the engine stop button.
Release the engine stop button and follow the "High
Air Temperature" Starting Procedure.
Running-in
Help assure your motorcycle's future reliability and
performance by paying extra attention to how you ride
during the first operating day or 25 km (15 miles).
During this period, avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
CRF230F • CRF230F (U Type)