Kawasaki M1030M1 Manuals

[glcaines]

Just curious why the compression release is not used while starting?

It puts a large amount of stress and wear on the mechanism. Fred was adamant not to use the compression release while starting. It is also not needed if you have a good battery installed.

 

[Prusakowski]

Is the compression release on the bike for a bump start situation....where the battery is weak / dead?

 

[glcaines]

Is the compression release on the bike for a bump start situation....where the battery is weak / dead?

The compression release should only be used when spinning the engine to purge air from the fuel system, never for starting.