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Electric Starter Switch “” 3
Use this switch to operate the
starter motor. With the ignition
switch in the “ON” position, the
engine stop switch in the “”
position, and the transmission in
neutral, pull in the clutch lever and
push the electric starter switch to
start the engine.
NOTE: This motorcycle has a
starter interlock system for the
ignition and starter circuit. The
engine can only be started if:
• The transmission is in neutral
and the clutch is disengaged,
or
• The transmission is in gear,
the side stand is fully up and
the clutch is disengaged.
NOTE: The headlight will go off
when the electric starter switch is
pushed.
Throttle Grip 4
Engine speed is controlled by the
position of the throttle grip. Turn it
toward you to increase engine
speed. Turn it away from you to
decrease engine speed.
NOTICE
Engaging the starter motor for
more than five seconds at a
time can damage the starter
motor and wiring harness from
overheating.
Do not engage the starter
motor for more than five sec-
onds at a time. If the engine
does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel supply
and ignition system. Refer to
the TROUBLESHOOTING sec-
tion in this manual.
NOTICE
If the neutral indicator light and
the gear position indicator are
not giving proper indications,
starting the engine can cause
serious engine damage.
Before starting the engine,
make sure of the followings:
• When the neutral indicator
light comes on, the gear
position indicator should
indicate “0” (Neutral).
• When the neutral indicator
light goes off, the gear posi-
tion indicator should indicate
either “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” or
“5”.
• If the neutral indicator light
and the gear position indica-
tor are not working properly,
consult your Suzuki dealer.
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