Instrument and control functions
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4
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Shift pe dal
This motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 3-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. Neutral is at the
bottom position.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position1. Brake lever
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Operation and important ri din g points
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6
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Startin g a warm en gine
Follow the same procedure as for
starting a cold engine with the excep-
tion that the starter (choke) is not re-
quired when the engine is warm.
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Shiftin g
This motorcycle has a 3-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. Shifting gears lets you control
the amount of engine power available
for starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
Always release the throttle grip
b efore chan gin g g ears to avoi d
d amag ing the en gine, transmis-
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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