2008 FI starting question

I've got a question about how the clutch interlock switch and the neutral switch work on the 2008 FI models. The owner's manual says to start in neutral without the clutch or in gear with the clutch lever pulled. But my 2008 SM510R will start only with the clutch lever pulled regardless of it being in neutral or not. This is sometimes annoying and very awkward when I have to use the decompression lever at the same time. Attached below is what the owner's manual says. Is the manual just flat-out wrong and all 2008s are like mine or is there something wrong with mine?

My 08 TE610 will only start with the clutch disengaged, like yours.

I hated that clutch feature and pressed the wires together so it starts without having to pull the clutch.

there's got to be an actuator switch- making a closed circuit- take off the switch- follow the wire to the connector- and electronically close the circuit- on some bikes you just plug it into itself and wrap it with electrical tape so it stays that way. Those switches are a hassle- and if they go bad- you can't start the bike... kinda like a kickstand switch...

I like it as Husky described in the manual. If in gear, pull in the clutch. If in neutral, just start it. Next best thing would be to have no switches at all, so I guess I'll disable the clutch switch.