Start your engine using the following procedure, regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the (Off) position and 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.
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discolouration.
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the (Run) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.
Shift the transmission to Neutral (N indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull in the clutch lever to start your vehicle with the transmission in gear so long as the side stand is raised.
Press the START button with the throttle completely closed.
If you cannot start the engine, open the throttle slightly (about 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay) and press the start button.
About 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay
If the engine does not start:
Open the throttle fully and press the START button for 5 seconds.
The engine will not start at this time. (When the throttle is fully open, the engine will not start when the start button is pressed.) Release the throttle and start button after 5 seconds and proceed to step 2.
Repeat the normal starting procedure.
If the engine starts, open the throttle slightly if idling is unstable.
If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds before trying steps a & b again.
If Engine Will Not Start
CRF1100D/D3/D4/DL4
Start your engine using the following procedure, regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the (Off) position and 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.
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discolouration.
The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the (Run) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.
Check the transmission in Neutral (N indicator comes on).
Press the START button with the throttle completely closed.
If you cannot start the engine, open the throttle slightly (about 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay) and press the start button.
About 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay
Make sure the parking brake lever is released before riding.
If Engine Does Not Start
When you stop the engine
To stop the engine, shift the transmission to Neutral (N indicator comes on).
If you turn the ignition switch to the (Off) position when the vehicle is in gear, the engine will shut off with the clutch disengaged.
Turn the ignition switch to the (Off) position.
Set the parking brake when you park the vehicle.
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(Off) position and wait 10 seconds before trying to start the engine again to recover battery voltage.
(Run) position.
(On) position.
button with the throttle completely closed.