Shifting Gears - GAS GAS EC - 2004 Service Manual

NOTE
- When the engine is already warm or on hot days, open
the throttle part way instead of using the choke knob.
- If the engine is flooded, kick with the throttle fully open.
- If the clutch lever is pulled, the motorcycle can be
started while in any gear.
5. Even after the engine starts, keep the choke knob pulled up. Until
the engine is thoroughly warmed up.
Stopping the engine
1. Change to the neutral position.
(A)
3. Turn the key in the unclock direction (position in "OFF" (C)).
(F)
4. Start the
motorcycle with
kick start pedal (F).
2. After racing the
engine slightly,
close the throttle
completely and
push the engine
stop button (A).
EC 2004 -

SHIFTING GEARS

The transmission is a 6 speed, return shift type with neutral halfaway
between 1st and 2nd gears. A ¨return shift¨means that to go back
to first gear from a higher gear, you must shift back through the gears
one by one. The same is true when upshifting: each gear must be
engaged before the next higher gear may be selected.
To engage first gear from neutral, pull in the clutch lever and push
down on the shift pedal, gently release the clutch lever, then release
the shift pedal.
CAUTION
When changing gears, press firmly on the shift pedal to ensure
complete, positive shifting. Careless, incomplete shifts can cause
the transmission to jump out of gear and lead to engine damage.
(A)
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(A). Shift pedal.