If the engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. To
clear a flooded engine, turn the ignition switch
“OFF” and turn the choke lever to “OFF”.
Close the throttle fully and crank the engine
several times with the kick starter. Turn the
ignition switch “ON” and start the engine
without using choke.
Flooded Engine
Ÿ After the engine has been warmed up, the
vehicle is ready for riding.
Ÿ While the engine is idling, press the clutch
lever and depress the gearshift pedal to shift
st
into 1 (low) gear.
RIDING
Ÿ Slowly release the clutch lever and at the same
time, gradually increase engine speed by
opening the throttle. Coordination of the
throttle and clutch lever will assure a smooth
positive start.
During initial running in, newly machined
surfaces will be in contact with each other and
these surfaces will wear in quickely. Running
in precautions till 1000 km will reduce initial
wear of engine components and increase its
service life.
Running In
During first 1000 km, do not operate the
vehicle at more than 60 km/hr speed in top
gear, 45 km/hr in third gear, 30 km/hr in
second gear and 15 km/hr in first gear. Avoid
full throttle operation.
Recommended shifting speed
st
1
0-20 km/hr
2 15-30 km/hr
nd
3 20-40 km/hr
rd
th
4
30 km/hr and above
1
2
3
4
N
CAUTION
!!
Do not shift gears without operation of clutch
and without closing the throttle otherwise this
would lead to damage of gears.
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Ÿ When the vehicle attains a moderate speed,
close the throttle, press the clutch lever and
nd
shift to 2 gear by depressing the gearshift
pedal.
Ÿ The sequence is repeated progressively to
rd th
shift 3 and 4 (top gear).