Christini AWD 250, Service Manual

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Shifting Motorcycle Shifting Motorcycle Shifting Motorcycle Shifting Motorcycle
The transmission is a 6-speed, of the return shift type. A return shift
means that to go from first gear to third gear it must go first through
the second gear, that is to say that it upshifts gears one by one. To
engage first gear from neutral, pull the clutch lever in and push
down on the gearshift pedal (A), then release the gearshift pedal
and gently release the clutch lever.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
When shifting gears, press firmly on the gearshift pedal to ensure a positive shifting. Careless, incomplete
shifts can cause the transmission to jump out of gear and cause engine damage.
Stopping Motorcycle
Stopping Motorcycle Stopping Motorcycle
Stopping Motorcycle
For maximum deceleration, close the throttle (A) and apply both
front and rear brakes. Disengage the clutch as the motorcycle
comes to a stop. Independent use of the front or rear brake may be
advantageous under certain conditions.
Downshift progressively as speed is reduced to ensure good engine
response when you want to accelerate.
Break Break Break Break----In In In In
A break-in period is necessary to ensure a smooth operation and obtain an optimum engine and the trans-
mission responses. During the first hour or 20 km of operation, run the engine at low and moderate speeds
and revolutions per minute (RPM).
NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE
The slow riding necessary during the break-in period may cause carbon deposits to build up on the spark
plug and foul it.
Basic Operating Instructions