Irbit Motorcycle Factory Gear up 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3
ENGINE OPERATION
PRE-TRIP PRELIMINARIES
Pre-Trip Check List
1. Check all lights and the horn for proper operation.
2. Check the brake and clutch levers and/or pedals.
3. Make sure all wheels and the final drive assemblies are securely fastened .
4. Check the carburetor flanges and air filter ducts for integrity and proper alignment.
5. Check the tire tread depth - should be greater than 1/8 inch.
6. Check the sidecar attachment mounts – all mounts should be securely tightened.
Gasoline level in the fully filled tank should be 10 - 15 mm / ½ - ¾ in. below the lower edge of the
tank filler. Do not overfill the tank.
See that the oil level in the engine crankcase is not higher than the top and not lower than the
bottom marks on the dipstick with the filler plug undone.(See chapter 4 Lubrication System)
CAUTION: When checking the engine oil level, be careful that dirt and debris do not
contaminate the oil.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: B
EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
,
MAKE SURE THAT THE GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM IS IN THE
NEUTRAL POSITION
(
BETWEEN
1
ST
AND
2
ND
GEARS
)
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT WHICH COULD
CAUSE POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO MOTORCYCLE AND PERSONAL INJURY
. ( F
OR MORE THAN JUST STARTING
,
I
.
E
.
IDLING
,
IT IS ADVISABLE TO USE NEUTRAL GEAR
.)
When the ignition is switched on, the green & red lamps on the instrument board should illumi-
nate. Make sure that the reverse gear engagement (lever) is set to the front position. This is
important since the green lamp will also be illuminated if the motorcycle is in reverse gear.
Moving the reverse gear lever forward will put the gearbox in neutral.