Operation (continued)
Shutting off the engine
Alwaysshut off theengineby turningthe ignitionswitchto OFF.
Stopping the vehicle
WARNING! W ET,OIL, ORSANDYROADSREDUCE
BRAKINGEFFECTIVENESS. HARDBRAKING ONTHESE
SURFACES COULDLEADTO LOSSOF CONTROLAND A
SERIOUS ACCIDENT. A LWAYS REDUCE SPEEDAS
GRADUALLY AS POSSIBLE.
Whenbraking,alwaysengagetherear brakefirst to retainmaximum control
of thescooter.Mostof your shippingpowercomesfrom thefront wheel.
Parking
Alwaysleavethe key in the lock position when parkingthevehicleto help
preventtheft. Parkon smoothhardsurfaces,beingsureto usethe center
standwheneverpossible.
Breaking in
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Following this break-inprocedure ensuresthatyourscooteris
functioning properlyand maximizes engine life.
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Neverdrivethisvehicleover25mphduringthefirst 250 milesof
operation.Excessivespeedcouldresultin enginefailure.
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Alwaysuse fresh 89 octanegasoline. A void gasolinethat contains
alcohol,whichcandamagerubbergasketsand engineseals.
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Checkandadjustthe brakes,throttlecable,tire pressure,and
fasteners weeklybeforeriding.This is in additionto the pre-ride
inspection.
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Scheduleregularmaintenance withyour authorizedBaja
Motorsports servicecenter.
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Neveradd oilto thegasoline;your scooterusesa 4-strokeengine
withan internallubricating system.