CSC SG250 - Operating the Motorcycle; Cleaning the Motorcycle

SG250 Owner’s and Service Manual
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 After the engine starts, allow it to warm for at least one minute. As the engine warms, open
the choke an intermediate position and then after the engine has warmed to the fully open
position (the choke lever should be all the way forward).
Operating the Motorcycle
Operate the motorcycle as outlined below:
 After completing the pre-ride inspection in the Inspections Before Riding section and putting on
your riding gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, eye protection, and other protective riding apparel),
mount the motorcycle. Warning! Do not attempt to hold the motorcycle upright while putting
on your riding gear. You could drop the motorcycle and injure yourself. Put all of your riding
gear on before you get on the motorcycle.
 Straddle the motorcycle.
 Start the motorcycle as outlined above.
 If the motorcycle is on the centerstand, push it forward to take it off the centerstand. If the
motorcycle is on the sidestand, lift the sidestand to the retracted position. Warning! Do not
ride the motorcycle with the sidestand down.
 Pull in the clutch and push the gearshift lever down to put the motorcycle in first gear.
 Open the throttle slightly and engage the clutch.
 As the motorcycle accelerates, pull in the clutch, pull up on the gearshift lever, and engage
second gear. Repeat the above process to engage third, fourth, and fifth gear.
 When you need to stop, allow the throttle to close and apply both the front and rear brakes.
Warning! Do not apply the brakes too aggressively, as this can induce a skid. Be cognizant of
the road surface and adjust braking force appropriately.
 As the motorcycle slows, pull in the clutch, depress the gear shift lever to shift to a lower gear,
and release the clutch. Match your speed as you decelerate to the gear you are downshifting
to. Warning! If you downshift too aggressively (i.e., you downshift to too low a gear for your
speed), you can induce a skid.
 Repeat the above process, using engine braking and the front and rear brakes to slow the
motorcycle. Prior to coming to a complete stop, pull in the clutch. Shift the motorcycle to
neutral.
 If you wish to park the motorcycle, turn off the ignition key. Caution! Do not use the kill switch
for routine stops and leave the ignition key in the ON position when the engine is not running.
This will run down the battery.
 Deploy the sidestand and lean the motorcycle to the left. Make sure the sidestand is fully
forward prior to leaning the motorcycle to the left. Caution! Do not park the motorcycle with
the front end angled downward; it could roll forward (off the sidestand) and fall.
 Lock the front forks. Caution! Do not leave the ignition key with the motorcycle.
Cleaning the Motorcycle
Clean your motorcycle when it becomes dirty as outlined below:
 Wash the motorcycle with low pressure water to loosen and remove mud, insects, and other
debris.