Side Stand/Ignition Interlock Switch - Suzuki gw250F Owner's Manual

! WARNING
Failure to follow these instruc-
tions about tubeless tires may
result in an accident due to tire
failure. Tubeless tires require dif-
ferent service procedures than
tube tires.
• Tubeless tires require an air-
tight seal between the tire bead
and wheel rim. Special tire irons
and rim protectors or a special-
ized tire mounting machine
must be used for removing and
installing tires to prevent tire or
rim damage which could result
in an air leak.
• Repair punctures in tubeless
tires by removing the tire and
applying an internal patch.
• Do not use an external repair
plug to repair a puncture since
the plug may work loose as a
result of the cornering forces
experienced by a motorcycle
tire.
• After repairing a tire, do not
exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) for the
first 24 hours, 130 km/h (80
mph) thereafter. This is to avoid
excessive heat build-up which
could result in a tire repair fail-
ure and tire deflation.
• Replace the tire if it is punctured
in the sidewall area, or if a punc-
ture in the tread area is larger
than 6 mm (3/16 in). These punc-
tures cannot be repaired ade-
quately.
SIDE STAND/IGNITION
INTERLOCK SWITCH
Check the side stand/ignition interlock
switch for proper operation as follows:
1. Sit on the motorcycle in the nor-
mal riding position, with the side
stand up.
2. Shift into first gear, hold the clutch
in, and start the engine.
3. While continuing to hold the clutch
in, move the side stand to the
down position.
If the engine stops running when the
side stand is moved to the down posi-
tion, then the side stand/ignition inter-
lock switch is working properly. If the
engine continues to run with the side
stand down and the transmission in
gear, then the side stand/ignition
interlock switch is not working prop-
erly. Have your motorcycle inspected
by an authorized Suzuki dealer or a
qualified service mechanic.
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