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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 ............... 3-5
Model label ........................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-5
Throttle lever ........................................ 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-13
Brake lever ......................................... 4-13
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-15
Parking brake ..................................... 4-17
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
Drive select lever ................................ 4-21
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-23
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 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
Chain.................................................. 5-15
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-17
Fittings and Fasteners ....................... 5-17
Lights ................................................. 5-17
Switches............................................. 5-17
Battery................................................ 5-19
Tires ................................................... 5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-23
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-25
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakeCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7, 
8-39 ~ 8-49
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-57
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable free play. 8-51 ~ 8-53
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, 
8-15 ~ 8-23
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition. 
Adjust if necessary.5-15, 8-59 ~ 8-63
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-17, 8-37
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19 ~ 5-25, 
8-71 ~ 8-73
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-85 ~ 8-95
BatteryCheck fluid level. 
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-75 ~ 8-81
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8-23 1. Oil gallery bolt
1. Boulon de rampe de graissage
1. Perno del conducto de aceite
Oil pressure check
1. Put a cloth around the cylinder.
2. Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt in the cylin-
der head.
3. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil be-
gins to seep from the oil gallery. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn the engine
off so it will not seize and find the cause.
4. Start the engine, and then check the oil pres-
sure.
5. After checking, tighten the oil gallery bolt to
the specified torque.CAUTION:_ Be sure to check the oil pressure after replac-
ing the engine oil. _
Tightening torque: 
Oil gallery bolt: 
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf)
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