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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC155001
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the
engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward
you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.
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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.
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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.
1
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 posi-
tion 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 REFUEL-
ING.
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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.
a Fuel 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, EUROPE and ZA: Regular unleaded gasoline
only
Fuel tank capacity: Total: 3.1 L (0.68 Imp gal, 0.82 US gal)
Reserve: 0.4 L (0.09 lmp gal, 0.11 US gal)
FUEL
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STARTING AND OPERATION
STARTING AND OPERATION
CAUTION:
Prior to operating the machine, perform
steps listed in pre-operation check list.
WARNING
Never start your engine or let it run for any
length of time in a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate your machine in an
area with adequate ventilation.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure to shift
the transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
This model is equipped with an ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system. In case of electric start-
ing, the engine can be started only when the
transmission is in neutral.
If the engine fails to start by pushing the start
switch, release the switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each starting
attempt should be as short as possible to
preserve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON ”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON ”.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Operate the starter (choke) and completely close the throttle grip.
5. Slide the “engine stop ” switch to the “”.
6. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
7. After the engine starts, warm up for one or
two minutes. Make sure the stater (choke) is
returned to the original position before riding. STARTING A WARM ENGINE
To start a warm engine, refer to the
“START-
ING A COLD ENGINE ” section. The starter
(choke) should not be used. The throttle
should be opened slightly.
CAUTION:
See “Engine break-in Section ” prior to
operating engine for the first time.
WARMING UP
To get maximum engine life, always “warm-up ”
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, see if it responds to throttle
normally with the stater (choke) turned off.
WARNING
Before starting off, be sure to turn up or
remove the side stand.
Failure to retract the side stand completely
can result in a serious accident when you
try to turn a corner.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
Break-in is important to better fit the moving
and sliding parts as well as the installed parts.
It is also important to accustom the rider to the
machine better.
Avoid full-throttle run on a new machine for the
first 5 hours.
After the trial run, check for loose parts, oil
leakage and other problems.
Make full inspection and adjustment especially of
slack cables and drive chain and loose spokes.
CAUTION:
After the break-in period, check every fit-
ting and fastener for looseness.
If any loose is found, retighten it securely.
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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 element
Fuel: Type Unleaded gasoline only (USA, AUS and NZ) Regular unleaded gasoline only
(CDN, Europe and ZA)
Tank capacity 3.1 L (0.68 Imp gal, 0.82 US gal)
Reserve amount 0.4 L (0.09 Imp gal, 0.11 US gal)
Carburetor: Type VM11
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug: Type CR7HSA
Manufacturer NGK
Gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 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 37/13 (2.846)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 3-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 39/12 (3.250) 2nd 33/19 (1.736)
3rd 28/23 (1.217)
Chassis: Frame type Steel tube backbone
Caster angle 25.50 °
Trail 34.0 mm (1.34 in)
Tire: Type With tube
Size (front) 2.50-10 4PR
Size (rear) 2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer (front and rear) CHENG SHIN
Type (front and rear) KNOBBY
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2, 14.2 psi)
Brake: Front brake type Drum brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Drum brake
Operation Right foot operation
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