Ossa TR 280 User Manual page 97

The kick-start pedal is part of the mechanism that is used to kick
start the motorcycle mechanically.
Before kick starting the motorcycle check that it is at brake point
(neutral). DO NOT try to kick start the motorcycle when it is in gear.
To kick start the motorcycle, the kick-start pedal must be separated
from the bike and moved outwards. Once separated, place your
foot on top and push strongly in a downwards direction with a
kicking motion.
Kick start pedal
If the motorcycle has been inactive for a long period of
time, its recommended that the kick-start pedal is activa-
ted gently 3 or 4 times, without actually kick-starting the
motorcycle. This will enable the engine to move which
will help when kick-starting it.
If the motorcycle has been inactive for a very long period
of time, change the oil and petrol because they might
have become degraded. This
motorcycle's performance.
could affect the
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