Janus 250 Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Before operating the motorcycle, it is important that you carefully
read and familiarize yourself with this handbook.
NOTE: This section offers many safe riding tips, but its purpose is
not to provide instruction in all the skills and techniques required
to operate a motorcycle safely. Janus strongly recommends that all
riders, regardless of experience level, undertake a safety course,
such as those approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, to
ensure safe operation of this motorcycle.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. To stop the engine, close the throttle completely.
2. Shift the transmission to neutral.
3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
4. Support the motorcycle on a firm level surface on the side stand.
NOTE: In an emergency the engine can be stopped with the engine
stop trigger, located on the left handlebar switch, or with the light
control switch in any position other then “H”.
TO START THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel petcock to the ON position.
2. Check that the light control switch is at the “H” position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Make sure the transmission is in neutral (see note below).
5. Pull up the carburetor choke lever to the ON position.
6. Opening the throttle approximately 1/8th turn, press the starter
button, located on the right handlebar until the engine starts.
7. Once the bike is started, the choke lever can gradually be turned to
the Half-Choke position until it has reached operating temperature
when it can be returned all the way down to OFF.
NOTE: When the engine is already warm, open the throttle part
way instead of using the choke, then start the engine.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more
that 5 seconds as this will cause the starter to overheat and
battery power will drop temporarily. Wait 15 seconds between
each operation of the starter to let it cool and the battery to
recover power. Do not hold the electric starter button once the
engine is started as this can damage the starter motor gears.
NOTE: For safety, the motorcycle is equipped with an interlock that
prevents the engine from being started unless the transmission is
in neutral.