Driving The Cruiser - Texas A/S Cruise 250 2005 User Manual

8. Place the cruiser on the centre stand
9. Stand on the left side of the cruiser while starting it
Starting procedure:
a. Turn the ignition key to symbol A. Check that the cruiser is in idle position. (the green
indicator lamp (23) lights)
b. Turn the fuel cock to vertical position
c. Activate the choke (1) which is placed on the left handle
d. Press the electric starter
The throttle (17) must NOT be activated when you start.
Release the electric starter as soon as the engine runs. If you do not release the starter
immediately the starting engine may be damaged.
Turn off the choke when the engine is a little warm.
The electric starter may not be pressed for more than 5 seconds.
If the battery does not hold enough power (see battery indicator 7) use the kick starter (picture 3
pos. 4) for starting the cruiser.
If the engine is cold let it run idle for a few minutes before riding the cruiser.
Never start the cruiser indoors due to the exhaust fumes being poisonous.

Driving the cruiser

Correct driving influences:
your safety
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the life time of the cruiser
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the use of fuel
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1. After starting the engine you activate the clutch (picture 1 pos. 4) on the left side and the
gear pedal is pushed down with you left foot to 1. gear. Release the clutch slowly while at
the same time turning the throttle carefully. Turn the throttle more, until the cruiser runs
smoothly. Release the throttle, activate the clutch and press the gear pedal down again
passing the idling to 2. gear. 3, 4, and 5. gear lie above 2. gear.
2. When changing to a lower gear, you should activate the clutch and lift up the gear pedal
with your foot under the pedal. Change one gear at a time.
Note: Never go directly from a high gear to a low gear, as this wears the engine and gear box.
Always reduce speed slowly. Never change gear without using the clutch.
Never ride the cruiser when the roads have been salted, as salt rapidly destroys the chrome.
If the cruiser has been used on salted roads you should wash it and wipe it over with a soft cloth.
You may spray the cruiser with oil, free from acid.
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