Yamaha GLADIATOR - ROAD SAFETY TIPS; Safe Riding and Braking Principles

ROAD SAFETY TIPS ....................................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................................ 2-1
Left view ........................................................ 2-1
Right view...................................................... 2-2
Controls/Instruments ................................... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.................................................... 3-1
Main switch cum steering lock..................... 3-1
Speedometer ................................................ 3-2
Fuel Meter ..................................................... 3-2
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-2
Handlebar switches/Kill Switch ................... 3-3
Starter Switch
Clutch lever ................................................... 3-4
Shift pedal ..................................................... 3-4
Front brake lever ........................................... 3-4
Rear brake pedal .......................................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap ................................................ 3-5
Fuel ............................................................... 3-5
Fuel cock ....................................................... 3-6
Starter Lever.................................................. 3-7
Kick starter .................................................... 3-8
Seat ............................................................... 3-8
Storage compartment ................................... 3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment ............... 3-9
Handle Seat, Stay Lock................................. 3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........................... 4-1
Pre-operation check list ............................... 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS ............................................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ................................ 5-2
Shifting .......................................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption............. 5-3
Running-in .................................................... 5-3
Parking .......................................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ............................................................ 6-1
Tool kit ........................................................... 6-1
Preventive maintenance schedule .............. 6-3
Panel removal and installation .................... 6-5
Spark plug inspection .................................. 6-7
Engine Oil ..................................................... 6-8
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