Choke Button; Shifting Gears - GAS GAS FSE 400 - 2004 Service Manual

CHOKE BUTTON

The choke button is a mecanism that opens the throttle, whithout
take the twist grip, to favour the engine if it is cold. The engine will
get a good temperature in a short time and it won't damage.
For use, pull up the choke knob (A), and without turn the twist grip,
start the engine. Look the engine that starts with high revolutions.
Waiting few seconds, the engine will be a good temperature.
For pull down the choke button, only drive the twist grip.
NOTE
- 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.
(A)
(A)

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.
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.
To shift to the next higher gear; pull in the clutch lever, lift the shift
pedal with your toe, gently release the clutch lever, and then release
the shift pedal.
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.
(B)
EC FSE 2004 - 76 -
CAUTION
(B). Shift Pedal.