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STARTING THE ENGINE
Always follow the proper starting procedure described below
@Never run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust contains poi-
sonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas that can cause loss of conscious-
ness and lead to death.
@Attempting to start the engine with the transmission in gear and the
clutch engaged may result in injury or damage.
Preparation
Before starting, insert the ignition key, turn the ignition switch to '
and confinn the following:
(ON)
Starting Procedure
1 Close the choke in case of cold engine
2 W~th the throttle slightly open, operate the k~ck-starter Kick froin the top
of the stroke through to the bottom with a rap~d, continuous motlon so as
to start the engine.
You may stal t the engine by the starter button W ~ t h the throttle closed and
the clutch is disengaged, push the starter button. Release the starter but-
ton as soon as the engine starts
3 Warm up the engtne by operatmg the choke and throttle untd thc engine
runs normally.
NOTE
Starting up the engine in regions with especially low air temperature,
pedal the kick-starter several times first to run the crankshaft while the
ignition switch should be at
CAUTION
Don't violently tread the kick-starter to avoid being an injury to your
foot o r damaging the engine case due to its rebound. Never operate the
start b
(OFF).
BREAKING-IN
Help assure your motorcycle's future reliability and perfolmance by paying
extra attention to how you ride during the first 1000km.
During this period, avoid full-throttle riding and loading the engine heavily,
and be s u e to keep changing speed.
(1) 0-1 50bn Breaking-in
During the driving, be sure that the opening of the throttle don't exceed
one-fourth of its total opening. Stall and cool the engine for five to ten
minutes every one-horn's drive. Be sure to gearshift often.
(ON)
(2) 150-500km Breaking-in
During the driving, do not open the throttle over half of its total opening.
Driving with fully open throttle is forbidden.
(3) 500- 1000km Breaking-in
its total opening.
NOTE
After the breaking-in period, be sure to conduct maintenance according
to the Maintenance Schedule so as to make in compensation for slight
wear. The service life of the engine will be extended obviously through
such maintenance.
IUDING (Fig. 13)
Review "Motorcycle Safe Riding" before you ride.
and tread the gearshift pedal to shift into 1 st (low) gear.
gradually increase engine speed by opening the throttle.
Coordination of the throttle and clutch lever will assure a smooth and posi-
tive start.
Shift pattern
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