8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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H02629-10
(all SX‑F models)
–
Remove plug-in stand
1
.
401944-10
(XC‑F US)
–
Take the motorcycle off side stand
1
and secure the side
stand with rubber strap
2
.
– Shift the transmission into neutral.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
– Push the cold start button in all the way.
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– Press start button .
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Wait for 30 seconds before a further attempt at start-
ing.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts
at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion
battery and thereby increase the starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
8.3 Activating launch control
Info
The launch control helps the rider to generate optimum motorcycle acceleration at the beginning of a race.
The maximum speed of the engine with the throttle valve fully opened (full throttle) is reduced. After the
start, it is gradually increased up to the maximum engine speed. The clutch must be operated exactly as it
would be without launch control activated.
Condition
The motorcycle is stationary.
The engine is running at idle speed.
The transmission is in neutral.