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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Starting the engine .............................................................................. 5-1
Starting off ........................................................................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ............................................................. 5-2
Braking ................................................................................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ..................................................... 5-3
Engine break-in ................................................................................... 5-4
Parking ................................................................................................ 5-4
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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•Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the
scooter may skid or overturn.
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•Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely
slippery when wet. Therefore,
slow down when approaching
such areas and cross them with
caution.
•Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
difficult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
•Thoroughly warm up the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
•Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
•Turn the engine off instead of
letting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad
crossings).
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