GENERAL INFORMATION 49
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Recoil Starter
Refer to t he “Startin
g the Engine” section of the
“How to Ride” chapter for starting instructions.
The recoil starter is loca ted on the left sid e of the
engine. Always be sur
e the tran smission is shifted
into neutral before starting the engine.
A. Recoil Starter
•
Turning starter grip
counterclockwise to unlock
and grasp the starter grip firmly, then pull it out
slowly until it seats lightly.
•
Vigorously pull up the starter grip all the way up to
start the engine.
A. Starter Grip
B. Counterclo
ckwise
•
After the engine starts, allow the starter grip to
return slowly and turning it clockwise to lock.
NOTE
○
Do not allow water enter the belt drive transmis-
sion (CVT), always lock the rec oil starter.