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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle
grip (on the right) in order to
take off.
5. Switch the turn signal off.
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Acceleration and deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by open-
ing and closing the throttle. To in-
crease the speed, turn the throttle
grip in direction
a
. To reduce the
speed, turn the throttle grip in direc-
tion
b
.
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Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear
brakes simultaneously while
gradually increasing the pres-
sure.
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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the
scooter may skid or overturn.
8
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
5
a
b
FRONT
0
10
20
30
40
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MPH
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30
40
50
60•
km/h
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