Malaguti X3M, User Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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SHIFTING
Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power avail-
able for starting off, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The gear
positions are shown in the illustration. To shift the transmission
into the neutral position, press the shift pedal down repeatedly
until it reaches the end of its travel, and then slightly raise pedal
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Do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off
and do not tow the vehicle for long distances. Even
when it is in the neutral position, the transmission is
only properly lubricated when the engine is running.
Inadequate lubrication may damage the transmission.
Always use the clutch while changing gears. The en-
gine, transmission and drive train are not designed to
withstand the shock of forced shifting and may there-
fore be subject to damage if the clutch is not used to
change gear.
Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Con-
sider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption:
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Warm up the engine before starting.
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Turn the choke off as soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly, and avoid high engine speed during accel-
eration.
• Do not rev the engine while shifting down, and avoid high
engine speeds with no load on the engine.
• Turn the engine off instead of letting it idle for an extended
length of time, e.g. in traffic jams, at traffic lights or at railway
crossings.
TIPS FOR REDUCING FUEL CONSUMPTION