Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following procedure,
regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
This scooter is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system.
If the side stand is down, the engine cannot
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be started.
If you lower the side stand with the engine
u
running, it will automatically shut off.
This scooter is equipped with a Honda SMART
Key system. Always keep Honda SMART Key on
you when you ride the scooter.
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NOTICE
(P.32)
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn
the ignition switch to the
wait 10 seconds before trying to start the engine
again to recover battery voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
• If the scooter is over-turned, you must first turn
the ignition switch to the
then inspect the scooter carefully.
(Off) position and
(Off) position and