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7
Starting Procedure
Before starting the machine inspect the following:
Tire
pressure
Chain
tension
Coolant
level
Proper wear on chain rollers and sliders
Handlebar
tightness
Throttle assembly movement/cable adjustment
Air
Filter
Check for loose nuts and bolts
Turn the fuel on by rotating the fuel petcock knob to the vertically downward
position (reserve position is horizontally forward)
NOTE:
For best results from your Cobra Motorcycle use only the recommended
fuels. Testing has shown that most ‘race’ fuels actually degrade performance.
Always wear a helmet and other protective riding gear.
When your pre-ride inspection is complete the bike may be started. For a cold
engine follow this procedure.
1.
Place the motorcycle on a stand of sufficient strength that positions the
motorcycle in a level upright position with the rear wheel off the ground.
2.
Pull up the choke knob and turn it to lock it.
3.
Kick start the engine.
4.
Rev the engine in short spurts, turning the throttle no more than 1/4 open
until the engine will run without the choke.
5.
Verify a functional engine shut-off switch by shutting off the engine.
6.
Restart the engine and proceed with riding when the engine is sufficiently
warm (i.e. the side of the cylinder is warm to touch).
CAUTION:
Never rev an engine full throttle when it's cold or slightly warmed up and, for best
clutch performance, warm up the bike before taking off.
This is a high performance race motorcycle. Too much application of throttle will
likely land your little racer on his or her arse. Fenders can be replaced but
bruised egos and other body parts take longer.
CAUTION:
Cobra recommends that you tell your child to take it easy the first couple of
minutes in practice until the engine comes up to full operating temperature.
CAUTION:
Make sure your riders’ foot is not resting on the foot brake while they are riding
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Summary of Contents for CX50FWE
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