TAKING OVER THE MACHINE
Before running the machine make sure that the fuel tank contains the correct
mixture of oil and petrol, that the gearbox is properly topped up with oil and that the
battery is filled and charged. (See appropriate chapters for filling instructions).
Normally these preparations will be carried out by the dealer who is selling the
machine and the new owner has only to arrange the controls to his liking and the
machine is ready for the road.
The Controls
The new rider should make sure that he is quite familiar with all the controls before
attempting to ride the machine. Most of the controls are adjustable and should be
positioned so that they can be reached without moving the hands from the grips or the
feet from the footrests. Handlebars should be adjusted so that a comfortable and
natural riding position is achieved. Make sure that the bolts retaining the handlebar
clamps are tight after completing any adjustment. Badly positioned controls cause
poor control of the machine and will bring discomfort on long journeys.
Handlebar Controls
Twist Grip.
—Mounted on the right handlebar it controls the throttle opening and
consequently the engine speed. To open the throttle (i.e. to increase the engine
speed) turn the grip so that the top moves towards the rider. Excess slackness in the
cable can be removed by means of an adjuster incorporated in the cable at the
carburetter end.
The rotary stiffness of the twist grip can be varied by means of the adjuster screw
and locknut. It is set for average requirements when leaving the factory, but can be
readjusted to suit individual preference.
Front Brake.
—Lever mounted on the right handlebar in front of the throttle
control. Grip the lever gently to operate the brake.
Clutch.
—The lever is mounted on the left handlebar. Grip the lever to free the
clutch, i.e. to disengage the drive between the engine and the rear wheel.
Horn.
—The horn button is mounted on the left handlebar and is incorporated in the
headlight dipper switch.
Headlight Dipper Switch.
—Controls the switching from main to dipped headlight
beams and is mounted on the left handlebar.
Cut-out Button.
—On Bushman models, an ignition cut-out is provided on the left
handlebar and is mounted on the same body as the horn button and headlight dipper
switch.
Headlight Warning Light.
—On Supreme models for U.S.A. only, a red warning
light on the headlight body indicates when the main beam is in use. On Sports
models the warning light is a standard item.
Other Hand Controls
Carburetter Air Control.
—Situated on the right handlebar, adjoining the front
brake lever. When closed (moved away from the rider) a rich mixture is provided for
starting purposes. For normal running, the lever should be turned clockwise as far as
possible. Cable adjustment is at the carburetter.
Petrol Tap.
—Under the rear end of the tank. To turn on the petrol, pull out the
serrated button and lock in position by turning anti-clockwise. To turn off the petrol,
reverse this procedure.
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