Choke/Idle Adjust Knob; Transmission; Break-In; When The Motorcycle Is New - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

CHOKEIIOLE ADJUST KNOB
The choke/idle adjust knob is used to work the choke sys-
tem and to adjust the engine idle speed. The choke system
works by pulling up the knob. The engine idle speed is ad-
justed by turning the knob. Turn the knob clockwise to
decrease engine idle speed and turn the knob counterclock-
wise to increase engine idle speed.
TRANSMISSION
This motorcycle has a 5-speed transmission. Neutral is lo -
cated between low and 2nd. Engage first gear by pressing
the lever down from the neutral position. You can shift into
higher gears by lifting on the shift lever once for each gear.
When neutral is desired, press or
Jjft
the lever to a position
halfway between low and 2nd gear.
BREAK -IN
When the Motorcycle Is New
1 , Warm up the engine before starting off.
2) Ride for 10 minutes using less than
1
/2 throttle opening
with various throttle opening.
3) Ride for 20 minutes using less than
3/4
throttle opening
with various threat le opening.
NOTE:
• The break·in period is the period of greatest wear.
• The bolts and nuts of the new machine can be loosened
earlier. Be sure to retighten the bolts and nuts during the
break·,n period.
When Engine Parts Are Replaced
Follow the same procedure when any of the following parts
are replaced:
Piston
Piston ring
Cylinder
Crankshaft
Crankshaft bearing
Idle speed
decrease
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1·4
CHOKE ON
t
CHOKE OFF
Idle speed
increase