URAL Motorcycles Wolf 2004, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: M
AKE SURE THAT SIDECAR WINDSHIELD IS IN THE FULL BACK POSITION SO IT DOESN
’
T INTER
-
FERE WITH THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR
.
To move the motorcycle from rest, shift to 1
st
gear only. Avoid releasing the clutch suddenly, be-
cause the engine is liable to stall or the motorcycle will start with a jerk. Do not drive the motor-
cycle at speeds below the recommended speeds with the 2
nd
, 3
rd
or 4
th
gears engaged. It is not
advisable to use the 1
st
and 2
nd
gears for a long time, unless so required by road conditions.
RUNNING IN THE NEW MOTORCYCLE
The running-in period for the motorcycle is the first 1,500 km.
There are no special procedures that must be followed, but during the running-in period, a new
motorcycle requires the most careful attention. In the course of this period, do not overload the
machine. Avoid traveling on freeways and climbing steep hills. Do not race the engine or overheat
it at any time. Vary the throttle setting frequently, so as to avoid constant RPMs. Allow the new
engine frequent rest periods for cooling down.
WARNING: S
HIFTING TO LOWER GEARS WHEN SPEED IS TOO HIGH MAY SEVERELY DAMAGE THE TRANSMIS
-
SION OR CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOSE TRACTION
.
CAUTION: Do not run the engine at extremely high rpms with clutch disengaged or trans-
mission in neutral. Do not idle the engine unnecessarily for more than a few minutes with
the motorcycle standing still.
When operating the Ural motorcycle on the highway, please try not to run continuously at speeds
above 65mph. If it is necessary to drive at speeds of 65mph and above let the engine cool by
running at a reduced speed for 10 - 15 minutes every 30 minutes if possible, this will provide longer
engine life.
WARNING: W
HEN RIDING ON WET ROADS OR UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS
,
BRAKING EFFICIENCY IS GREATLY
REDUCED AND CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES
,
ACCELERATING OR TURNING
. T
HIS IS
ESPECIALLY TRUE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RAIN BEGINS AND THE OIL FROM THE ROAD SURFACE COMBINES
WITH THE WATER
.
When descending a long, steep grade, downshift and use engine compression together with inter-
mittent application of both brakes to slow the motorcycle. Avoid continuous use of brakes to re-
duce overheating of the brakes and reduced efficiency.
While using the motorcycle in summer, pay special attention to the condition of the tires. Keep
them inflated up to pressures specified in this manual.