CHOKE KNOB
This motorcycle
'has a choke sys-
tem to provide easy starting when
the engine is cold. When starting
the engine, pull the choke knob
(î. The choke works best when
the throttle is in the closed posi-
tion. When the engine is warm,
you do not need to use the choke
for starting.
NOTE:
. Refer to the STARTING THE
ENGINE section of the manual
for the engine starting proce-
dure.
. Turn the choke knob adjuster
CD counterclockwise slightly if
it is hard to pull out the choke
knob.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
This motorcycle has a 5-speed
transmission which operates as
shown. To shift properly, pull the
clutch lever and close the throtte
at the same time you operate the
gearshift lever. Lift the gearshift
lever to upshift and depress the
lever to downshift. Neutral is
located between low and 2nd
gear. When neutral is desired,
depress or lift the lever halfway
between low and 2nd gear.
NOTE: When the transmission is
in neutral, the green indicator light
on the instrument panel wil be lit.
However, even though the light is
lit, cautiously release the clutch
lever slowly to determine whether
the transmission is positively in
neutral.
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