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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number .................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ..................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches ............................. 4-5
Throttle lever ....................................... 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Front brake lever ............................... 4-13
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-13
Parking brake .................................... 4-15
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-17
Drive select lever ................................ 4-17
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-19
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-19
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-21
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-23
Seat.................................................... 4-25
Storage box........................................ 4-29
Front carrier ....................................... 4-29
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-31
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-17
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-17
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Battery ............................................... 5-19
Tires .................................................. 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ........... 5-25
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-27
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-45 ~ 8-57
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-13 ~ 8-21
Final gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-17, 8-23 ~ 8-27
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-43
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-21 ~ 5-27,
8-67 ~ 8-69
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-19, 8-81 ~ 8-85
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-71 ~ 8-77
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Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-23 ~ 8-27 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:_ GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used. _
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
idle position when released. Repair as necessary
for proper operation.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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