GAS GAS EC 350F, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 MEANS OF REPRESENTATION ..................................... 5
1.1 Symbols used................................................. 5
1.2 Formats used................................................. 5
2 SAFETY ADVICE ............................................................ 6
2.1 Use definition
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intended use....................... 6
2.2 Misuse............................................................ 6
2.3 Safety advice.................................................. 6
2.4 Degrees of risk and symbols ......................... 6
2.5 Tampering warning ....................................... 7
2.6 Safe operation ............................................... 7
2.7 Protective clothing ........................................ 7
2.8 Work rules ..................................................... 8
2.9 Environment.................................................. 8
2.10 Owner's Manual ............................................ 8
3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................... 9
3.1 Manufacturer warranty, implied
warranty ........................................................ 9
3.2 Fuel, auxiliary substances.............................. 9
3.3 Spare parts, accessories................................ 9
3.4 Service ........................................................... 9
3.5 Figures ........................................................... 9
3.6 Customer service........................................... 9
4 VIEW OF VEHICLE ...................................................... 10
4.1 View of vehicle, front left (example) .......... 10
4.2 View of vehicle, rear right (example).......... 11
5 SERIAL NUMBERS....................................................... 12
5.1 Vehicle identification number..................... 12
5.2 Type label .................................................... 12
5.3 Key number ................................................. 12
5.4 Engine number ............................................ 12
5.5 Fork part number ........................................ 13
5.6 Shock absorber article number................... 13
6 CONTROLS.................................................................. 14
6.1 Clutch lever.................................................. 14
6.2 Hand brake lever ......................................... 14
6.3 Throttle grip................................................. 14
6.4 Stop button.................................................. 14
6.5 Horn button................................................. 15
6.6 Light switch.................................................. 15
6.7 Turn signal switch........................................ 15
6.8 Emergency OFF switch ................................ 15
6.9 Start button ................................................. 16
6.10 Overview of indicator lamps ....................... 16
6.11 Opening fuel tank filler cap......................... 16
6.12 Closing the fuel tank filler cap..................... 17
6.13 Cold start button ......................................... 17
6.14 Idle speed adjusting screw.......................... 18
6.15 Shift lever..................................................... 18
6.16 Foot brake lever .......................................... 19
6.17 Side stand .................................................... 19
6.18 Steering lock ................................................ 19
6.19 Locking the steering .................................... 20
6.20 Unlocking the steering ................................ 20
7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT.................................... 21
7.1 Combination instrument overview............. 21
7.2 Activation..................................................... 21
7.3 Message on the combination
instrument................................................... 21
7.4 Setting the combination instrument .......... 21
7.5 Setting kilometers or miles ......................... 22
7.6 Setting the clock.......................................... 23
7.7 Setting the service display........................... 23
7.8 Speed, time, and DST distance 1................. 24
7.9 Speed, time, and DST2 distance 2 .............. 24
7.10 AVG average speed, ART operating
hours, and ODO total distance covered ..... 25
8 PREPARING FOR USE ................................................. 26
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use ................ 26
8.2 Running-in the engine................................. 27
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion batteries
at low temperatures.................................... 27
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions ................................... 28
8.5 Preparing the vehicle for rides on dry
sand ............................................................. 28
8.6 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet
sand ............................................................. 29
8.7 Preparing the vehicle for rides on wet
and muddy circuits...................................... 29
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures
or slow riding............................................... 30
8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ................................ 30
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 31
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use............................... 31
9.2 Starting the vehicle ..................................... 31
9.3 Starting off................................................... 32
9.4 Shifting, riding ............................................. 32
9.5 Braking......................................................... 33
9.6 Stopping, parking......................................... 33
9.7 Transporting ................................................ 34
9.8 Refueling...................................................... 34
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................... 36
10.1 Additional information................................ 36
10.2 Required work ............................................. 36
10.3 Recommended work ................................... 37
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS ................................................ 39
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with
the rider's weight ........................................ 39
11.2 Compression damping of the shock
absorber ...................................................... 39
11.3 Adjusting the low-speed compression
damping of the shock absorber .................. 39