(3) Engine starting will be benefited by use of front wheel, hand‐operated brake, to prevent vehicle from rolling or shifting during starting kicks. This is especially helpful if vehicle is parked on an incline or on soft, uneven surface.
c. The procedure outlined below is preparatory to starting either cold, warm, or hot engine:
(1) Place gear shifter lever in “N” (neutral) position ([fig. 8]).
(2) See that gasoline shut‐off valve is open ([fig. 5]).
(3) Engage clutch ([fig. 7]).
(4) Spark control (left) grip must be turned inward to fully advanced position, or nearly so.
(5) Foot starter crank may travel ½ way downward before starting engine. See that a full vigorous starter stroke is used. A vigorous kick, using a full swing (not a jab) of right leg and hip, is correct engine starting practice.
7. STARTING THE ENGINE.
a. Procedure for starting cold, warm, or hot motorcycle engines differs. Therefore, following instructions are used with paragraph [6 c] to cover correct procedure in all three cases.