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Chapter 3
ENGINE OPERATION
PRE-TRIP PRELIMINARIES
Pre-Trip Check List
1. Check all lights and the horn for proper operation.
2. Check the brake and clutch levers and/or pedals.
3. Make sure all wheels and the fi nal drive assemblies are securely fastened .
4. Check the carburetor fl anges and air fi lter ducts for integrity and proper alignment.
5. Check the tire tread depth - should be greater than 1/8 inch.
6. Check the sidecar attachment mounts – all mounts should be securely tightened.
Gasoline level in the fully fi lled tank should be 10 - 15 mm / 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 in. below the lower edge of the
tank fi ller. Do not overfi ll the tank.
See that the oil level in the en gine crank case is not high er than the top and not lower than the bottom
marks on the dipstick with the fi ller plug undone.(See chap ter 4 Lu bri ca tion Sys tem)
CAUTION: When checking the engine oil level, be careful that dirt and de bris do not
contaminate the oil.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: B
EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
,
MAKE SURE THAT THE GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM IS IN THE
NEU TRAL POSITION
(
BETWEEN
1
ST
AND
2
ST ST ND
GEARS
)
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE
ND ND
POS SI BLE DAMAGE TO MOTORCYCLE AND PERSONAL INJURY
. ( F
OR MORE THAN JUST START ING
,
I
.
E
.
IDLING
,
IT IS ADVISABLE TO USE NEUTRAL GEAR
.)
When the ignition is switched on, the green & red lamps on the instrument board should il lu mi nate.
27
Chapter 3
ENGINE OPERATION
PRE-TRIP PRELIMINARIES
Pre-Trip Check List
1. Check all lights and the horn for proper operation.
2. Check the brake and clutch levers and/or pedals.
3. Make sure all wheels and the fi nal drive assemblies are securely fastened .
4. Check the carburetor fl anges and air fi lter ducts for integrity and proper alignment.
5. Check the tire tread depth - should be greater than 1/8 inch.
6. Check the sidecar attachment mounts – all mounts should be securely tightened.
Gasoline level in the fully fi lled tank should be 10 - 15 mm / 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 in. below the lower edge of the
tank fi ller. Do not overfi ll the tank.
See that the oil level in the en gine crank case is not high er than the top and not lower than the bottom
marks on the dipstick with the fi ller plug undone.(See chap ter 4 Lu bri ca tion Sys tem)
CAUTION: When checking the engine oil level, be careful that dirt and de bris do not
contaminate the oil.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: B
EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
,
MAKE SURE THAT THE GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM IS IN THE
NEU TRAL POSITION
(
BETWEEN
1
ST
AND
2
ST ST ND
GEARS
)
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE
ND ND
POS SI BLE DAMAGE TO MOTORCYCLE AND PERSONAL INJURY
. ( F
OR MORE THAN JUST START ING
,
I
.
E
.
IDLING
,
IT IS ADVISABLE TO USE NEUTRAL GEAR
.)
When the ignition is switched on, the green & red lamps on the instrument board should il lu mi nate.