Safe Operating Instructions
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Become familiar with low speed
deceleration and braking.
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If you feel like you are losing control
while doing these exercises, release
the throttle to stop accelerating and
apply the brake as needed to slow
down. You can also use the engine
stop switch to cut power entirely.
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At first, you will only use the throttle
for a moment at a time, then release it
and coast.
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Start the engine and release the
park position lever.
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With the brake pedal depressed,
push on the shift lever to ensure
the forward position is selected.
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Release the brake.
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Slowly apply throttle until the ve-
hicle starts to creep forward. As
soon as you start moving release
the throttle and coast, then press
the brake to stop. Repeat to the
end of the straightaway.
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To turn around at the end of the
straightaway, stop, turn the han-
dlebar all the way to the right, then
briefly apply and release the throt-
tle, and coast through the turn.
You may need to briefly apply the
throttle more than once to com-
plete the turn. Stop when you are
in line with the straightaway in the
opposite direction.
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Continue with this part of the exer-
cise until you are comfortable with
applying and releasing the throttle.
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Next, you will be holding the throttle a
little longer, then stopping every 12 m
(40 ft) (every other marker/every
fourth line).
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Again, slowly apply throttle until
the vehicle starts to creep forward.
This time, hold the throttle at this
point.
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As you approach the stopping
point, release the throttle and
press the brake to stop.
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Turn around at the end of the
straightaway as before, except
now you do not need to release
the throttle during the turn. Pay at-
tention to maintaining a steady
throttle position as you turn. Stop
when you are in line with the
straightaway in the opposite
direction.
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Next, use the entire straightaway,
stopping only at the ends. Keep the
throttle moderate.
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Become familiar with using the en-
gine stop switch when in motion so
you know how the vehicle will react
if you need to use it later.
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Partway down the straightaway,
while operating at 8 km/h (5 MPH),
toggle the engine stop switch to
OFF position and coast to a stop.
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Restart the engine and repeat the
exercise. Try increasing your
speed (to a maximum of 20 km/h
(12 MPH) before using the engine
stop switch.
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Vehicle will not start in gear without
brake pedal depressed.
REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
Summary of Contents for SPYDER RT 2022
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Page 11: ...9 G GE EN NE ER RA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N ...
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Page 21: ...19 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N ...
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