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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC156000
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever 1 is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EC157000
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal 1 is located on the right
side of the machine. Press down on the brake
pedal to activate the rear brake.
FUEL COCK
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to
carburetor while filtering the fuel. The fuel cock
has the three positions:
OFF: With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, move the lever to this
position. FILL THE TANK AT THE
FIRST OPPORTUNITY. BE SURE TO
SET THE LEVER TO “ON” AFTER
REFUELING.
STARTER LEVER (CHOKE)
When cold, the engine requires a richer air/fuel
mixture for starting. A separate starter circuit,
which is controlled by the starter lever 1, sup-
plies this mixture.
Pull the lever out to open the circuit (for start-
ing) and push the lever in to close the circuit.
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GEN
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS/FUEL
FUEL TANK CAP
Remove the fuel tank cap 1 by turning
counter-clockwise.
WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling
fuel on the hot engine.
FUEL
Use regular gasoline. Always use fresh, name
brand gasoline.
WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling
fuel on the hot engine. Do not fill the fuel
tank above the bottom of the filler tube 1
as shown in the illustration or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
aFuel level
CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
Recommended fuel:
For USA, AUS and NZ:
Unleaded gasoline only
For CDN and EUROPE:
Regular unleaded gasoline
only
For ZA:
Regular gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
4.2 L (0.92 lmp gal, 1.11 US gal)
Reserve:
0.5 L (0.11 lmp gal, 0.13 US gal)
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Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 0.8 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.85 US qt)
Total amount 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only (USA, AUS and NZ)
Regular unleaded gasoline only (CDN, Europe)
Regular gasoline (ZA)
Tank capacity 4.2 L (0.92 lmp gal, 1.11 US gal)
Reserve amount 0.5 L (0.11 Imp gal, 0.13 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type VM16SH
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type CR6HSA/U20FSR-U
Manufacturer NGK/DENSO
Gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.02 ~ 0.03 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc and centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 67/18 (3.722)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 35/14 (2.500)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 3-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 37/13 (2.846)
2nd 33/19 (1.736)
3rd 28/23 (1.217)
Chassis:
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 24.83˚
Trail 56.0 mm (2.2 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 2.50-14 4PR
Size (rear) 3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer (front and rear) CHENG SHIN
Type (front and rear) KNOBBY
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.00 kg/cm
2, 14.5 psi)
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