Thumpstar ATV 125CC, Owner'S Manual

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Operation - ATV 250
TO START OUT AND ACCELERATE
1. Release the throttle lever, apply the front or rear brake.
NOTE:
Always close the throttle before shifting gears, otherwise damage to the
engine and drive train may result.
2. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
3. Shift into first gear, and then release the brake.
4. Open the throttle gradually and at the same time, release
the clutch lever slowly.
WARNING!
Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the clutch lever too quickly
could make the ATV wheelie, which would increase the change of an acci-
dent, including an overturn.
5. Once the ATV has attained adequate speed, release the throttle, and at
the same time,quickly pull in the clutch lever.
6. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into Neutral.)
7. Open the throttle parts way and gradually release the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.