TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS
..............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION
..................2-1
Further safe-riding points ................2-5
Helmets ...........................................2-6
DESCRIPTION
...................................3-1
Left view .........................................3-1
Right view .......................................3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator lights ...............................4-2
Speedometer unit ...........................4-2
Handlebar switches .........................4-2
Front brake lever ............................4-3
Rear brake lever .............................4-3
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-4
Fuel .................................................4-4
Catalytic converter ..........................4-6
Kickstarter .......................................4-6
Seat ................................................4-7
Convenience hook ..........................4-7
Storage compartment .....................4-8
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
..............5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 6-1
Starting off ...................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-2
Braking ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-5
General note .................................. 6-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-7
Engine oil and oil strainer ............... 7-9
Final transmission oil .................... 7-11
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-15
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-16
Valve clearance ............................ 7-16
Tires ............................................. 7-17
Wheels ......................................... 7-18
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 7-19
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .................................... 7-19
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-22
Checking the V-belt ..................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers............................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 7-24
Checking the front fork ................. 7-24
Checking the steering .................. 7-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-26
Battery ......................................... 7-26
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-28
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 7-29
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 7-30
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb ... 7-31
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-32
Troubleshooting charts ................ 7-33
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