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Clutch and Gear Shifting
1. Pull tight the clutch lever and turn down throttle grip, then press the
shift lever with left foot to engage Gear 1.
2. Slowly increase Throttle Grip and gradually release clutch lever at
the same time, the vehicle will start to move forward slowly.
3. When speed increases gradually, you may shift to a higher gear by
lifting the shift lever with left foot, from Gear 1 to Gear 2, one at a
time, until reaching Gear 5. Refer to the following table for a proper
timing to shift the gear. See Fig. 1.
4. When you slow down, or climb a slope or haul a heavy load, you
need to shift to a lower gear, by pressing the shift lever once with left
foot. For example, now is Gear 5, press once to Gear 4; once more to
Gear 3, and so on, until reaching Gear 1. Refer to the following table
for a proper timing to shift the gear. See Fig. 1.
5. To shift to Neutral Gear, press down a half travel from Gear 2 or lift
up a half travel from Gear 1, until the Neutral Indicator lights up.
WARNING
When shifting to a lower gear, do not shift too quickly,
or engine may be damaged or rear wheel may skid,
leading to an accident.
Make the proper gear shifting according to the figure
and the speed reference for gear shifting on the right.
Clutch Lever
Gear Shifting Tread Lever
Vehicle speed reference for gear shifting:
Upward Shift
Km/h
(mph)
Downward
Shift
Km/h
(mph)
Gear
1→
Gear
2
10(6)
Gear
5→
Gear
4
40(25)
Gear
2→
Gear
3
20(12)
Gear
4→
Gear
3
30(19)
Gear
2→
Gear
4
30(19)
Gear
3→
Gear
2
20(12)
Gear
4→
Gear
5
40(25)
Gear
2→
Gear
1
10(6)
Each lift-up of shift lever
Eash press-down of shift lever
Fig.1
Summary of Contents for RT30HE
Page 1: ...SPADE 150 Fi Series Scooter Owner s Manual ...
Page 6: ...1 1 Precautions on Safe Driving 1 1 Checks before driving 1 5 Clothing 1 6 Loading ...
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Page 28: ...4 4 Starting the Engine 4 1 Electrical Start 4 2 Handling a Tumbled Vehicle ...
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