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Basic operation
Pre-ride inspection
Transmission oil
Check the level and add oil if needed
Check for leaks
Radiator coolant
Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed
Check for leaks
Fuel
Check the level and add fuel if needed. Also make sure the fuel fill cap is
securely fastened.
Check for leaks
Throttle
Check for throttle freeplay and adjust if needed. Press the throttle to
make sure it moves smoothly without sticking and snaps shut
automatically when it is released.
Clutch actuator
Check for smooth operation and adjust freeplay
Kill switch
Check for proper function
Starting procedure
Electric start engine
1.
Turn the fuel valve on and ignition switch on
2.
Confirm the transmission is in neutral
3.
Confirm the engine stop switch is set to RUN
4.
Pull the choke know up all the way to ON position if the engine is cold.
5.
With the throttle closed, press start button
a.
Pressing the electric start button for more than 5 seconds at a time may cause the
starter to overheat and damage the starter. Release the start button for approximately
10 seconds before pressing it again.
6.
After the engine start, push the choke knob back to OFF position to keep fast idling.
7.
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
Kick start engine
1.
Turn the fuel valve on and ignition switch on
2.
Confirm the transmission is in neutral
3.
Confirm the engine stop switch is set to RUN
4.
Pull the choke know up all the way to ON position if the engine is cold.
5.
Lightly depress the kickstarter until resistance is felt. You will feel two resistance close to
another then a long free play. Stop right before the first of the two resistance. (Before TDC)
6.
After the engine start, push the choke knob back to OFF position to keep fast idling.
7.
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
High air temperature 30°C (86°F): Do not use the choke.
