Basic Operation & Riding
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Always follow the proper starting procedure as described below.
To restart a warm engine, follow the procedure for high air temerature
.
Your motorcycle is not equipped with lights. Do not ride at night.
Safe Riding Precautions
Preparation
Starting Procedure
This section of the manual gives basic information on how to begin riding your motorcycle. In this
section we will cover how to start and stop the engine, how to use the throttle and brakes, how to
shift gears, and things you need to do when you are finished riding.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and service life, be sure you break-in
your motorcycle properly. To do this, avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration for the first 15
miles (25 km) of riding. For information about carburetor adjustment for riding in high altitudes,
refer the the Servicing section of this manual.
Before riding this motorcycle, be sure you have read this entire manual up to this point including
the section titled Important Safety Information & Before Riding.
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles in the past, take time to get familiar with the way the
motorcycle works and handles. Always practice in a safe area until you have built your skill level to
point at which it is safe to ride.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the motorcycle in an enclosed area with
poor ventilation, such as a garage. The motorcycle’s exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon
monoxide which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and result in illness or death.
Check the engine stop switch and switch to “RUN” if needed. Make sure the transmission is in
neutral. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
Normal Air Temperature 50 - 95 F (10 - 35 C)
1. Pull the choke lever up all the way up to position A
(fully on).
2. With the throttle slightly open, operate the kickstarter.
Kick from the top of the stroke through the bottom
with a rapid, continuous motion.
Notice: Allowing the kickstarter to snap back freely against
the pedal stop can damage the engine case.
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Choke Lever
A
B
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