General
NOTICE
The engine should be allowed to run slowly for 15-30 seconds. This will allow the engine to warm up and let oil reach all surfaces needing lubrication. Failure to comply can result in engine damage. (00563b)
Do not roll the throttle before starting. Rolling the throttle before starting the motorcycle is unnecessary.
Starting
WARNING
Shift transmission to neutral before starting engine to prevent accidental movement, which could result in death or serious injury. (00044a)
  1. Turn the ignition switch to IGN. Do not roll the throttle.
  2. See Figure 1. Turn the off/run switch to run position (1).
    3. NOTE
    The engine lamp lights for approximately 4 seconds and you hear the fuel pump purr for approximately two seconds as it operates to fill the fuel lines with gasoline.
  3. Pull in clutch lever.
    4. NOTE
    To activate the starting system, the clutch interlock circuitry requires that the clutch be disengaged. The clutch lever must be pulled in against the left handlebar grip and/or the transmission must be shifted to the neutral position (with the green neutral lamp lit).
  4. Raise the jiffy stand (required on international models).
  5. Press the start switch (2) to start the motorcycle.
    6. NOTE
    If the engine does not start, the starter operates for 5 seconds and stop. Release the start switch and reapply. If after two 5 second starting attempts, the motorcycle still will not start, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.
  6. When the engine has started, you can operate your motorcycle as you normally would after raising the jiffy stand.
1Run
2Start
Figure 1. Right Handlebar Control Switches