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Summary of Contents for GSX250F

Page 1: ...Ji m l e o X250F...

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Page 3: ...NE OIL AND COOL ANT RECOMMENDATION 24 PREAK IN RUNNING IN 25 1JNSPECTlON BEFORE lUpING 26 d RIDING TIPS 27 STARTING THE ENGINE 27 TARTING 28 USING THE SMISSION 28 RIDING ON HILLS 28 TOPPING AND PARKIN...

Page 4: ...lity Additional electrical accessories may overload the existing electri cal system Severe overloads may damage the wiring harness or create a dangerous situation due to the loss of electrical pow er...

Page 5: ...gine se rial number CV is stamped on the right side of the crankcase assem bly 6 Please write down the numbers in the box provided below for your fu ture reference I Jl J j _l l I En nU mber l l LOCAT...

Page 6: ...Throttle stop screw Gearshift lever Side stand Footrests Passenger footrests 8 Rear brake fluid res ervoir Rear brake light switch Fuel valve Fuses Engine coolant reservoir Rear brake pedal Engine oil...

Page 7: ...rcycle lock the steering and turn the key to the P position The key can now be Femoved and the position light and the taillight will remain lit This position is for night time roadside parking to incr...

Page 8: ...the indicator light does not flicker but remains lit to notify the rider of the exis tence of failure FUEl lEVEl INDICATOR LIGHTS jJ The fuel level indicator comes on when the fuel level in the fuel...

Page 9: ...RUN position the ignition circuit is on and the engine will operate The switch is intended primarily as an emergency switch When the switch is in the OFF position neither the starter motor nor the ign...

Page 10: ...open the fuel tank cap follow the procedure below 1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to the FUEL position 2 Push the fuel opener and the fuel tank lid will open 3 Turn the...

Page 11: ...valve back to the ON position 18 OFF POSITION Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position when stopping the engine for more than a few minutes ACAUTION Leaving the fuel v lJlVI io the ON or fl S positicm...

Page 12: ...engine running or the trunk light will discharge the battery When washing the motorcycle empty the trunk and take care not to allow water to gehnside of the trunk Do not Use water or any solvent to cl...

Page 13: ...terlock liwitch workS as follows If the side stand is down and the transmission is in gear the angine can not be started If the engine is running and the transmission is shifted into gear with the sid...

Page 14: ...nt proper break in is to achieve maximum life and performance from ybur new Suzuki The follow ing guidelines explain proper break in procedures MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED RECOMMENDATION This table shows the...

Page 15: ...age Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxidll a gas that is colorless and odorless and can cause death or severe injury Only run the engine outdoors where there is fresh air STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the...

Page 16: ...oint you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normal power range Shift rapidly to pre vent the motorcycle from losing momentum When riding down a steep hill t...

Page 17: ...l d replacement Whenever replacing parts on your motorcycle it ill recommended that you use geriujn Suzuki replacement parts or th ir equivalent Wheth r you are an expert or do it ypurself mechanic Su...

Page 18: ...r the hinge at the rear of the trunk may be damaged 1 Remove the screws CD CV right left side and inside of trunk 2 Pull up the front end of the trunk and lean it rearward After reinstalling the trunk...

Page 19: ...is suitable for your tYPe of l a Qe If the standard plug is glaz d apgearing or white In color the cold er plug may b more suitaple A normal operating Aspark plug should be light brown in 9010r r r i...

Page 20: ...each maintenance intervaL The oil should be changed when the engine is hot so that the oil will drain thoroughly from the engine The procedure is as follows 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand 4...

Page 21: ...again Engine oil level can be inspected through the inspec tion window while holding the motorcycle vertically If the oil level is lower than the T line add new oil until it reaches the F line Check...

Page 22: ...r out to obtain the correct play 3 After adjusting the play tighten the lock nut AWARNING After completing throttle cable ad justment check that the handlebars I movement does not raise the idle speed...

Page 23: ...ng links Excessive wear Improper chain adjustment If you find anything wrong with the drive chain condition or adjust ment correct the problem if you know how If necessary consult your authorized Suzu...

Page 24: ...these directions 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand DRIVE diAl1Q AOJUSTMHIT Adjust the drive chain slack to the proper specification The chain may require more frequent adjust ments than it is...

Page 25: ...mix different types of brak i CAUTION Do not spill lny brake f1l i 011 painted or plllstic surfaces a it will damage the urface severely I Front Brake I I Rear Brake I BRAKE PAD I Front Brake I I Rea...

Page 26: ...d condi tion each day before you ride Do not overload your tires Replace tires when tread is worn to specified limits or if tires show visual evidence of damage such as cracks or cuts When replacing t...

Page 27: ...ph with a repaired tire Heat buildup could lead to tire repair failure and subsequent tire deflation Do not use an external tire repair plug to repair a puncture since the plug may work loose as a res...

Page 28: ...low the procedure below 1 Disconnect socket CD from the headlight and remove the rub ber cap CV 52 2 Unhook the bulb holder spring and pull out bulb 1 ACAUTION This motorcycle uses a halogen headligh...

Page 29: ...fuse protects the turn signal light turn signal indi cator light position light tail brake light instrument panel light neutral indicator light oil pressure indicator light fuel lev el indicator light...

Page 30: ...ition switch to the ON firmly against the engine push low the instruction below age folloWing th pr t itedure position the starter switch with the igni 1 Remove dirt and rn J from the below f Turn the...

Page 31: ...e stabilized gasoline fills the carburetors NOTE Make sure that the fuel valve is in OFF position ENGINE 1 Pour one tablespoon of motor gil into the spark plug holes ReiPstall the spark plugs and Cfpn...

Page 32: ...nt mesh Gearshift pattern l down 5 up Primary reduction ratio 2 285 80 35 Gear ratios Low 3 083 37 12 2nd 2 200 33 15 3rd 1 722 31 18 4th 1 450 29 20 5th 1 285 27 2 1 Top 1 150 23 20 Final reduction r...

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