
For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-3
5
Steerin
g
• Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and has no excessive play.
Front fork an
d
rear shock a
b
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sor
b
er assem
b
ly
• Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Check all cotter pins for damage and correct installment.
• Tighten or replace if necessary.
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Movin
g
parts an
d
ca
b
les
• Check the control cables for damage.
• Check that the control cables move smoothly.
• Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.
• Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary.
Exhaust system
• Check that the exhaust pipe and muffler are tightly mounted and have no cracks.
• Check for leakage.
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En
g
ine stop switch
• Check operation.
I
g
nition system
• Check that all leads and cables are properly connected.
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CHECKS
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