STAR DLX ENGLISH 12-5-2010
Operating the vehicle
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Warning: Before driving your scooter make
yourself thoroughly familiar with all
operating controls and their
functions.
1.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE:
1.1 Check if tyres are properly inflated.
1.2 Check for correct play in the clutch lever
(Fig. 23) and make sure that it operates
properly.
1.3 Check that the brake pedal play is
correctly adjusted.
1.4 Check that the accelerator control
functions correctly and the play is within
normal limits.
A - Open fuel cock
B - Switch 'ON' ignition
C - Put gear in neutral position
B
Fig. 31
D - Pull out the choke control knob (only when the engine is cold)
E - Position the accelerator control at minimum.
F - De-clutch
G - Kick starter pedal
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STAR DLX ENGLISH 12-5-2010
Operating the vehicle
2. STARTING THE ENGINE (Fig. 31).
2.1 Turn fuel cock lever to "ON" position.
2.2 Turn 'ON' the ignition switch.
2.3 Put gear control in neutral position.
2.4 Pull out the the choke control knob only
when the engine is cold.
2.5 Bring the throttle to idling position.
2.6 If you are starting the engine for the first
time in the day, press the clutch lever and,
keeping it pressed, kick the starter lever a
couple of times.
2.7 Operate the kick pedal by pushing it down
with a kick for starting the engine. To start
the engine using the electric starter, press
the clutch lever and then press the starter
button.
2.8 When the engine is running normally,
press the choke knob back to its normal
position.
Caution:
i.
Do not use electric starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. Release the push button
start switch for approximately ten seconds
before pressing it again. If the engine fails to
start after repeated attempts hold the throttle
1/8-1/4 open and push the button start
switch.
ii.
Before using the electric starter button,
ensure that the clutch lever has been
pressed.
3. DRIVING THE SCOOTER:
3.1
Remove the vehicle from stand, by
pushing it forward.
3.2 Seat yourself on the scooter with feet on
the ground and hands on the handle bar.
3.3 With the engine running at idling speed,
press the clutch lever with the left hand
and rotate the gear twist grip to 1st gear
position.
3.4 Put the scooter in movement by gradually
releasing the clutch and simultaneously
turning the accelerator twistgrip.
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