Operation Guide; Pre-Ride Inspection; Starting The Engine; Breaking-In - Lifan 125GY-5 Owner's Manual

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

Inspect your motorcycle every time before you ride it. The items listed here
will only take a few minutes to inspect, and in the long run they can save
time, expense, and possibly your life.
1. Engine oil level - add engine oil if required. Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level - refuel when necessary. Check for leaks.
3. Front and rear brakes - check operation, and adjust free play if necessary.
4. Tyres - check condition and pressure.
5. Battery electrolyte - check that the electrolyte is suitable.
6. Throttle - check for smooth opening and full closing in all steering positions.
Adjust or replace it if necessary.
7. Lights and horn - check that headlight, tail/brake light, winkers, parking
light, indicators and horn function properly.
8. Drive chain - check condition and slack. Adjust and lubricate if necessary.
9. Fasteners - check that all nuts, screws and bolts are mounted securely.
10. Steering system - check for its smoothness and reliability.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING Do not start the engine in a narrow area to prevent
accidents. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas
that cause loss of consciousness and lead to death.
Attempting to start the engine with the transmission in gear may result in
damage to equipment.
Before starting, confirm the following:
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OPERATION GUIDE

Make sure the fuel in the tank is enough. Set fuel cock to
Insert the ignition switch and turn it to
Move the gearshift pedal into NEUTRAL to light up the indicator "N"
(green).
Set the choke lever to the fully closed position if the engine is cold.
CAUTION Do not abruptly tread the kick-starter to avoid being an
injury to your foot or damaging the engine case due to its rebound.
With the throttle slightly open (less than 1/8 of its entire opening), oper-
ate the kick-starter so as to start the engine. Then push choke lever to half-
open position.
Warm up the engine entirely at an idle speed of 1400r/min until it works
normally, and then push the choke lever to its fully open position.
NOTE Starting up the engine in regions with especially low air temperature,
tread the kick-starter pedal several times first to revolve the crankshaft a few
turns while the igintion key should be at " ".

BREAKING-IN

Help assure your motorcycle's future reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you ride the first 1000km. During this period avoid
full throttle riding, be sure to drive at a speed no more than 80% of each gear
and to continually changing speed. After the break-in period, be sure to
conduct maintenance on your vehicle to keep it in a sound condition.

RIDING

Start the engine and warm up it.
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