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MINARELLI 

V1  AUTOMIX ENGINE 

OPERATION 

MAINTENANCE 

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inarelli 

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Page 1: ...Q p IPdAUilINJ N IQ Q VA INJ Pd MANlLDAIL MBI inc SUPER EXTR O COBRA MT300 MT400 COMANDOS 4S ...

Page 2: ...d by trained mechanics and that any parts which have 1 to be replaced are substituted with original equipment BREAKING IN PERIOD By adhering without exception to the breaking in instruct ions the motor will be able to operate most easily at full power and even more importantly it will last longer and perform better While the motor is being broken in it is ad visable to use the oil mixtures recomme...

Page 3: ...ion Chart on Page 4 c Check drive chain Keep well lubed and adjusted To ad just loosen both rear axle nuts and tap the axle adjusters with a hammer until the chain is taut NOT TIGHT Re tighten axle nuts d Check Tire Pressures See specifications for P S l tire IV AFTER THE F I RST 500 MI LES a Minarelli Engine Only Completely drain out the oil in the clutch case bearing in mind that this is done by...

Page 4: ...leum oil or synthetic oil NOTE Do not mix synthetic oil with petroleum oil The clutch and the transmission g ears of the Minarelli are lubricated by the S A E 2CJ I oil non detergent contained in the clutch case i e approximately 16 oz 1 Pt LUBRI CATION CHART Please note that there are different types of 2 cycle oils on the market Some are petroleum based available in differ ent viscosity weights ...

Page 5: ...of oil for one 1 gal lon of gas STARTING PROCEDURE SUPER EXTRA COBRA 300 MT 400 MT 4 SPEED 1 Open the fuel tap 2 I f the motor is cold depress the choke lever on the body of the carburetor The choke lever will return to its normal position i e upwards once the throttle has been fully ro tated to maximum throttle and the characteristic click is u heard A few seconds after the motor has been started...

Page 6: ...he down position choke is r1ow on To release choke turn twist grip counter clockwise to fu11 throttle NOTE Choke is only r1eeded when engine is cold B MOTOR LIFT HANDLE This handle raises ar1d lowers the motor To operate motor motor must be in DOWN position handle JJp To pedal raise to UP position handle dowr1 5 ...

Page 7: ...ickstand and clutch engaged kick down on peddles D STARTING CLUTCH With bike In motion peddle while on kickstand squeeze the clutch lever lower left side OTE Do 11ot llold lever once engine is run11in9 to avoid excess clutch wear ...

Page 8: ...ION 1 The tank is empty even after switching to Reserve 2 The fuel tap is blocked or there is a blockage in the fuel line 3 The carburetor is dirty See Carburetor Maintenance B IGNI TION SYSTEM 1 Check that the spark plug is clean If necessary clean with a wire brush or replace it 2 Check that there is a spark when the plug is rested with its metal part touching the fins of the cylinder and the st...

Page 9: ...e air filter 7 Wash with gasoline and reinstall When too clogged replace it ADJUSTMENT OF CARBURETOR IDLE Before adjusting the carburetor idle make sure that the throttle cable is taut If not adjust by means of the adjust ment barrel located on the top of the carburetor To adjust carburetor idle turn clockwise the idle adjustment screw screw with spring located on the leh side of the car buretor T...

Page 10: ...o1I CARBURETOR Check and adjust if necess ary THROTILE OPERATION Inspect cabte Check and adjust f ree av FUEL FILTER SCREEN Cle1n Is hehJ bv screw and it should be tightened after 100 miles FUEL LINES Check This is patl of tweak in 1ob DRIVE CHAIN Check lubr1Cite and adtull if neces sMy BRAKE SHOES ln54 fCt and reP Ke 1f W n BRAKE CONTROL LINKAGE Check linkage and adjust free play 1f nec ns ry w H...

Page 11: ...an check and just Of replace 1f necen arv AIR FILTER ELEMENT Cleonondo1I CARBURETOR Ch k and ad1ust 1f necflwry THROTTLE OPERATION ln1Qee1 cable Check and adjult free av FUEL FILTER SCREEN Cleon Is hetd by screw IOd 11 should bl hghtened afttt 100 miles FUEL LINES Check This is part of break in tob DRIVE CHAIN Check lubncate and ad1on if neenwrv BRAKE SHOES ln t and replace 1f Worn BRAKE CONTROL L...

Page 12: ... rpm Weight complete w muffler 14 l b 2 oz Idling Dlld 1200 rpm 1200rpm Star tinamethod Pedal 1 ition system Type M aneto ignition Timina 089 Before toP dead center Plug Bosch WKA175T6 Plug gap 032 Point nan 01s 001 Fuel system Air leaner Metallic net Tank capacity 2 liters Carburetor type Dell OrtoSHA 14 12 Carburetor setting Max Jet 52 Generator Type Voland Magnettc AC type Voltage and output 6V...

Page 13: ... Jloo pm 1200rpml Su1rt1og method Ptdol lgn1t1on Type Magneto igni1k n sytttm T1m1no 23 Bef0 e IOI dud c n1er 089 8TC Plug Bosch W14STI Plug Gap 032 P0tnt Gip 016 001 Fvel sy Air cleaner Metallic net TMlkcapacity 3 1iten Clrburetor type OoU Ono SHA 14 12 Carbure10r Mu Joi 62 tettHJI GenentOf Type Voland M uc AC typo Voliago nd output 6V2 Tranunitlion Cranksh1ft to oll bath 3 63 1 iyttem C entr1fug...

Page 14: ...HI WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE SAFARI FOX 0 t J J 6 c t o 12 SAFARI SUPER EXTRA COBRA 300 MT 400 MT 4 SPEED ...

Page 15: ...MINARELLI V1 AUTOMIX ENGINE OPERATION MAINTENANCE M otor inarelli 13 ...

Page 16: ... ratio between oll and gasoline Is assured by means of a pump located under the right engine cover This pump takes the oll from the tank and sends It towards a connector set on the carburator manifold Into this manifold there Is a valve which lets oll pass through only If the pump Is working this device prevents the oil from passing through when the vehicle Is stopped for a long time Therefore It ...

Page 17: ...freely 5 From the oll tank the oll passes through a filter No 6 Fig No 1 located between tank and pump When you see It spilling out from the drain hole No 4 Fig No l and with no air bubbles In It close the hole by Its screw Immediately after you ll see the low and continuous refilling of the tube No 7 Fig No 1 connected to the carburator connector 6 Only when the tube No 7 Fig No 1 Is completely f...

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