Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 24
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Kick Pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a primary kick
starting system. When the clutch lever is pulled, the
motorcycle can be started with the transmission in
any gear.
A. Kick Pedal
Starting the Engine
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
WARNING
Riding with the side stand can cause a crash
resulting in injury. Do not start the engine or
attempt to ride the motorcycle when the side
stand is installed.
NOTICE
This motorcycle is designed for competition
use only. Therefore, the radiator does not
incorporate a coolant reserve tank or cool-
ing fan. Prolonged idling of the engine with
no airflow through the radiator can cause
coolant loss and engine overheating result-
ing in possible engine damage. Any riding
conditions that increase engine temperature
will further reduce idling time before coolant
loss occurs. These conditions include high
ambient temperature, sandy or muddy ter-
rain, or other conditions causing high engine
loads at low speeds. Furthermore, warming
the engine up excessively before operation,
or leaving idling with the hot engine temper-
ature after operation results in the engine
overheating, too.