Crossfire CF140L, Owner'S Manual

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BASIC OPERATION & RIDING
FLOODED ENGINE
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. Follow the steps
below to clear a flooded engine.
l. Press the engine stop switch and hold it.
2. Open the throttle completely.
3. Press the engine start switch and hold it for 5 seconds. {Electric Start)
4. Kick start the engine several time. (Kick Start)
S. If necessary remove the spark plug and let it dry.
6. Once the engine starts, open the throttle Y. for a few times.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, shift into neutral and push the engine stop switch Oon the left side of the handle bar.
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DO NOT ride your motorcycle with full load and DO NOT
rev up the engine when cold. Since the piston warms up
and expands faster than the water cooled cylinder, this
might cause engine damage. Always let the engine idle
until warm or ride it warm at low RPM speeds.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the
motorcycle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation,
such as a garage. The motorcycle's exhaust gas contains
poisonous carbon monoxide which can collect rapidly in
an enclosed area and result in illness or death.
BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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BREAKING IN NEW TIRES {ON-ROAD)
New tires need proper break-in to assure maximum performance, just as the engine does. Wear-in the
tread surface by gradually increasing your cornering lean angles over the first 160km (100 miles) before
attempting maximum performance. Avoid hard acceleration, hard cornering, and hard braking for the first
160 km {100 miles).
FAILURE TO PERFORM BREAK-IN OF NEW TIRES COULD CAUSE TIRE SLIP AND LOSS OF CONTROL. USE EXTRA CARE WHEN
RIDING ON NEW TIRES. PERFORM PROPER BREAK-IN OF THE TIRES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
DRIVE CHAIN
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The service life of your drive chain will depend on several factors including proper lubrication, adjustment,
and riding style. If you are an experienced rider and tend to ride in a more intense manner, or you ride in
muddy/dusty areas, you will need to check the drive chain more frequently. Poor maintenance will cause
pre-mature wear and/or damage to the drive chain and sprockets.
Before you service your drive chain, be sure you are parked on a level surface and you turn the engine OFF.
Be sure the transmission is in neutral. It is not necessary to remove or replace the chain to perfonn
recommended maintenance service.
CHAIN INSPECTION
I. Check the slack in the lower drive chain midway
between the sprockets
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Push upward on the chai11
with your finger. The vertical movement should measure
between 08 - IO 111111.
2. Repeat step I along several points of the drive chain.
The slack should remain constant through-out. If it is
not, some links may be kinked and binding. Lubricating
the chain will often stop this.
3. Inspect the drive chain for the following: damaged rollers, loose pins, dry or rusted links, kinked or
binding links and excessive wear. Replace the chain, loose pins, or kinks that cannot be freed. Lubricate
the drive chain if it appears dry or shows signs of rust. Lubricate any kinked or binding links and work
them f r ee.
4. You should replace the drive chain once the rear axle is moved as far back as possible and slack still
remains. This indicates that the chain is worn beyond its service limit.
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Inspect the front and rear sprockets for excessive wear or damage. Refer to the illustration at the top of
page 42. If needed, replace any worn or damaged sprockets. See your Crossfire M otorcycles dealer for
assistance .
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EXCESSIVE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK MAY
ALLOW THE DRIVE CHAIN TO DAMAGE
THE ENGINE CASES ..
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ALWAYS USE HIGH QUALITY LUBRICANT
FOR THE DRIVE CHAIN.