3.
OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE
3.1 Preparation Before Start
3.1.1
Gasoline filling
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efore start, check gasoline and oil quantity first . Refill it if gasoline or oil is
insufficient . Fill gasoline directly through the filter to gasoline tank . The gasoline
level should be 15-20mm below the edge of filler port.
3.1.2
Oil filling
3.1.2.1 The oil level should be maintained between the upper and lower mark lines of oil
dipstick inside crankcase (see Fig.3 ) To measure oil, the threaded plug should not be
screwed in but be on the filler edge. The oil inside gear box and rear drive casing
should be filled to start of threads of the plug.
3.1.2.2 Before oil filling, check the oil drain threaded plugs for being tightened.
3.1.3
After gasoline and oil filling, check handle bar, brake and clutch for reliability
and flexibility. Check pressure of tyres, fixation of wheels, connection of sidecar to
main frame, electrolyte level of battery, and electric circuit and gasoline (oil) lines for
serviceability.
3.2 Engine Start
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here are two kinds of starting devices for the engines listed in this instruction. One is
kickstarter and the other is starting motor and kickstarter. The engine can be started
on completion of the above preparation.
The following steps should be taken for "cold" engin starting.
3.2.1
Turn on the gasoline control knob.
This knob is a three-position one. Left position is ON position, right position is
STANDBY position ( when the knob is set to this position, motorcycle can run 30km
more) , and the down position is OFF position.
