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FUEL
Fuel tank capacity: 2.0 US gal (7.4 liter, 1.6 lmp gal)
To open the fuel fill cap, pull the breather tube out of the
steering stem nut. Then turn the fuel fill cap
counterclockwise.
•
Use automobile gasoline with a pump octane num-
ber of 92 or higher. If “knocking” or “pinging” oc-
curs, try a different brand of gasoline or a higher
octane grade.
•
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explo-
sive under certain conditions. Perform this opera-
tion in a well-ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in
the area where gasoline is drained or stored and
where the fuel tank is refueled.
1.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
BASIC OPERATION
Starting The Engine
•
Never run the engine in an enclosed area. The ex-
haust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can cause loss of consciousness and lead to death.
•
Attempting to start the engine with the transmis-
sion in gear and clutch engaged may result in in-
jury or damage.
NOTE:
•
This motorcycle can be kickstarted with the trans-
mission in gear by disengaging the clutch before
operating the kickstarter.
Check the engine oil, transmission oil and coolant lev-
els before starting the engine (page 21, 23, 24).
Cold Engine Starting:
1. Turn the fuel valve ON.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. If the temperature is 35
°
C (95
°
F) or below, pull the
choke knob fully out.
4. If the temperature is below 0
°
C (32
°
F), open the
throttle two or three times. (The engine requires a
richer mixture for starting in cold weather. When
the throttle is so opened, the accelerator pump will
feed extra fuel to the cylinder, thereby facilitating
starting in cold weather.)
5. With the throttle closed, operate the kickstarter start-
ing from the top of the kickstarter stroke, kick through
to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
(Do not open the throttle, As the carburetor is
equipped with an accelerator pump, excessive fuel
will be charged into the engine, and the spark plug
will be fouled if the throttle is opened and closed
repeatedly. Excessive fuel in the engine makes kick-
starting difficult.)
6. About a minute after the engine starts, push the
choke knob back all the way to fully OFF.
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
(1) FUEL FILL CAP
(2) BREATHER TUBE
WARNING
(1) FUEL VALVE
(2) CHOKE KNOB
Warm Engine Starting:
1. Turn the fuel valve ON.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Pull the hot start lever and kick-start the engine. (Do
not open the throttle.)
4. As soon as the engine starts, release the hot start
lever.
(1) HOT START LEVER
ON
OFF
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