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STARTING AND OPERATION INFO
STARTING AND OPERATION

CAUTION:

Prior to operating the machine, perform steps listed in pre-operation check list.

WARNING

Never start your engine or let it run for any length of time in a closed area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate your machine in an area with adequate ventilation.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

WARNING

Before starting the engine, be sure to shift the transmission into neutral.

1.Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.

2.Operate the starter (choke) and com- pletely close the throttle grip.

3.Slide the “ENGINE STOP” switch to the “”.

4.Kick the kick starter with full strength to start the engine.

5.After the engine starts, warm up for one or two minutes. Make sure the stater (choke) is returned to the original position

before riding.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold engine” section. The starter (choke) should not be used. The throttle should be opened slightly.

WARMING UP

To get maximum engine life, always “warm-up” the engine before starting off. Never accelerate hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not the engine is warm, see if it responds to throttle normally with the stater (choke) turned off.

WARNING

Before starting off, be sure to turn up or remove the side stand.

Failure to retract the side stand completely can result in a serious accident when you try to turn a corner.

ENGINE BREAK-IN

Brake-in is important to better fit the moving and sliding parts as well as the installed parts. It is also important to accustom the rider to the machine better.

Avoid full-throttle run on a new machine for the first 5 hours.

After the trial run, check for loose parts, oil leakage and other problems.

Make full inspection and adjustment especially of slack cables and drive chain and loose spokes.

CAUTION:

After the break-in period, check every fitting and fastener for looseness.If any loose is found, retighten it securely.

CAUTION:

See “Engine break-in Section” prior to operating engine for the first time.

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