Suzuki GSX25 Owner's Manual page 15

WARNING
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Do not run the engine indoors
where there is little or no ventila-
tion available. Carbon monoxide
fumes are extremely poisonous.
Never leave the engine running
while unattended, even for a mo-
ment.
CAUTION
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Do not let the engine run too long
without riding, or will overheat
and may damage internal engine
components.
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ENGINE STARTING
(1) Check that the fuelcock is in the
"ON" position and that the en-
gine stop switch is in the
"RUN" position.
(2) Insert the ignition key into the
ignition switch and turn it to the
"ON" position.
( 3) Set the transmission into neu-
tral.
NOTE, This motorcycle is equipped
with interlock switches for the igni-
tion circuit and the starter circuit.
The engine can only be started if,
(1) The transmission is in neutral, or
(2) The transmission is in gear and
the side stand is fully up.
When the engine is cold;
(1) Turn the carburetor choke lever
all the way toward you.
(2)Close the throttle grip and push
the electric starter switch.
( 3) Immediately after the engine
starts, return the choke lever
halfway and warm up the en-
gine.
( 4) Return the choke lever all the
way back to its disengaged posi-
tion.
When the engine is warm:
(1) Open the throttle grip 1/8 - 1/
4.
(2)Push the electric starter switch.
NOTE, Operation of the carburetor
choke system is not necessary when
the engine is warm.
STARTING OFF
Pull the clutch lever in and pause
momentarily. Engage first gear by
depressing the gear shift lever
downward. Twist the throttle grip
toward you and at the same time re-
lease the clutch lever gently and
smoothly. As the clutch engages, the
motorcycle will start moving for-
ward. To shift to the next higher
gear, accelerate gently, then close
the throttle and pull the clutch lever
in simultaneously. Lift the gear shift
lever upward to select the next
gear, release the clutch lever and
open the throttle again. Select the
gears in this manner until top gear is
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reached.
WARNING
Before starting off, check that the
side stand is returned to its full up
position and is not hanging down.
USING THE TRANSMISSION
The transmission is provided to
keep the engine operating smoothly
in its normal operating speed range.
The gear rations have been carefully
chosen to meet the characteristics of
the engine. The rider should always
select the most suitable gear for the
prevailing conditions. Never slip the
clutch to control road speed, but
rather downshift to allow the engine
to run within its normal operational
range.
CAUTION
Never allow the engine to rev up to
red zone in the tachometer in any
gear.
RIDING ON HILLS
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When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power. At
this point you should shift to a
lower gear so that the engine will
again be operating in its normal
power range. Shift rapidly to pre-
vent the motorcycle from losing
momentum.
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When descending a long, steep
slope, use engine compression to
assist the brakes by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake ap-
plication can overheat the brakes
and reduce their effectiveness.
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Be careful, however, not to allow
the engine to over rev.
STOPPING AND PARKING
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Twist the throttle grip away
from yourself to close the throt-
tle completely.
- Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
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Downshift through the gears as
road speed decreases.
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Select neutral with the clutch le-
ver squeezed toward the grip
(disengaged position) just before
the motorcycle stops. Neutral po-
sition can be confirmed by ob-
serving the neutral indicator
light.
NOTE, Inexperienced riders tend to
use the rear brake only. This can
lead to premature brake wear and
excessive stopping distances.
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