© 2002 Cannondale Corporation - All Rights Reserved
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2003 Motorcycle OM.fm
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Consult the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual for the
unit features and operating instructions.
CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever is located on the left side of the han-
dlebar.
Pull in the clutch lever (quickly) to disengage the
clutch, and release the lever (slowly) to engage the
clutch.
The lever position can be adjusted so that the lever is
closer or further from the grip to suit for individual
hand sizes. To adjust the lever position, see the
Maintenance and Adjustment section of this manual.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left side of the engine
just in front of the left footpeg.
The transmission has five gears, “one down, four up.”
Neutral is located between first and second gears.
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle lever is located on the right handlebar
and controls acceleration and deceleration of the
engine.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing your hands from the handlebar
when operating
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can lose control of the vehicle and have
a serious accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make adjustments and settings before mov-
ing off to ride.
Always stop the vehicle on level ground
before operating (programming/setting) the
computer.
1.
Clutch lever
2.
Clutch reservoir
3.
Lever position adjuster
3
2
1
1.
Shift lever
Throttle freeplay: 1/8 - 5/16 in (3 - 8 mm)
1.
Throttle grip
a. Freeplay
b. Open throttle (accelerate)
c. Close throttle (decelerate)
(1)
(b)
(c)
(1)
(a)
