JAWA 353/04, Specification And Operator'S Manual

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Note :
If the motorcycle has not been in use for a considerable period the clutch plates
may be stuck. It is recommended to test the clutch before starting the engine.
Engage the bottom gear, push the motorcycle and declutch two to three times. If
the clutch operation is correct shift to neutral.
Fig. 9. Butterfly air valve
(horizontal position - air open:
vertical position - air closed)
C. Riding
a) Depress fully clutch lever with your left hand, shift into bottom gear with your
left foot by pushing the foot gear change lever upwards and release the clutch
lever slowly while at the same time gradually opening the throttle. Should the
clutch cable be broken the motorcycle can be started by slowly releasing the gear
lever from the upper position. As soon as a speed of 15 km. (9 miles) is reached
close the throttle, push down the gear lever with your foot (engage second gear)
and reopen the throttle. Engage the other gears in the same manner. When
changing down the gear lever has to be lifted upwards. It is recommended to
declutch at the beginning before you get the feel at what speed to change down
without declutching.