2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 57

2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Manual

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 55 żThe NOTE NOTICE Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5 seconds, or the starter will overheat and the battery power will drop temporarily. Wait 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to let it cool and the battery power recover. motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically when the motorcycle falls down. After righting the motorcycle, first turn the ignition key to "OFF" and then back to "ON" before starting the engine. meter operation check, leaving • After the throttle completely closed, push the starter button. żThe NOTE motorcycle is equipped with a starter lockout switch. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down. However, the engine can be started if the clutch lever is pulled and the side stand is fully up.

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
55
NOTE
ż
The motorcycle is equipped with a
vehicle-down sensor, which causes
the
engine
to
stop
automatically
when the motorcycle falls down. Af-
ter righting the motorcycle, first turn
the ignition key to “OFF” and then
back to “ON” before starting the en-
gine.
After meter operation check, leaving
the throttle completely closed, push
the starter button.
NOTICE
Do not operate the starter con-
tinuously for more than 5 sec-
onds, or the starter will overheat
and the battery power will drop
temporarily.
Wait 15 seconds
between each operation of the
starter to let it cool and the bat-
tery power recover.
NOTE
ż
The motorcycle is equipped with a
starter lockout switch. This switch is
designed so that the engine does not
start if the transmission is in gear and
the side stand is down. However, the
engine can be started if the clutch
lever is pulled and the side stand is
fully up.