Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Owner's Manual > Starting

• To shift into neutral, move the motorcycle back and forth gently, while simultaneously shifting the gear. Ensure gear is in neutral position and the neutral lamp is glowing in the instrument cluster.

• Turn ignition key to "ON" position and engine kill switch on right hand side handle bar to "RUN" position .

• When both the ignition and engine kill switch is in "ON" position and after the vehicle is started, the MIL will glow for a few seconds and turns "OFF", this indicates that all the function of the electronic fuel injection (EFI) system is functioning normally. In the event of any malfunction in the EFI system the MIL will glow continuously.

CAUTION

• In case the malfunction indicator DOES NOT turn "OFF", get the motorcycle checked through an Royal Enfield Authorised Service Centre for rectification.
• Check the fuel level indicator in the cluster for adequate fuel in the fuel tank. In case the last bar is blinking continuously, it indicates low fuel level in the tank. Please refuel immediately.

• Disengage clutch by pulling in the clutch lever and hold it in depressed condition.

• Depress and hold electric start switch until engine starts for a maximum of 5 seconds.

NOTE

In case the engine does not start within 5 second, release starter switch and wait for about 5 second before attempting to start the engine again.

CAUTION

If the engine does not start. DO NOT hold the starter switch in depressed condition for long periods, this will cause the battery to drain below the threshold level of 10 volt. Please get the motorcycle checked through an Royal Enfield Authorised Service Centre to identify and correct the reason for not starting.

CAUTION

NEVER accelerate as soon as the engine starts, especially in cold condition. The engine should be allowed to run in idle RPM for at least 2 minute for the engine oil to circulate and lubricate all the internal moving parts and for the engine temperature to raise. Failure to adhere to this important information will cause serious damage to the engine internals.

Accelerate only after the idling RPM has stabilised and it is consistent.

• Ensure side stand is in fully retracted position. Failure to do so will cause the engine to switch "OFF" as soon as gear is engaged.

WARNING

Please exercise extreme care while riding the motorcycle. Failure to do so can result in an accident causing injury to you or to other road users / passerby.

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