Mash SIDE FORCE 445cc, User Manual

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Tank cap

To open the tank cap, insert the key and turn it 

clockwise. The cap can then be removed with 

the key. To put the cap back in place, line up the 

arrows on the cap and on the tank respectively, 

then, with the key in, exert pressure on the cap 

  Warning

Do not overfill the tank. Never spray fuel on the hot engine. Fill the tank to the 

lower level of the filler tube, otherwise the fuel may overflow by expanding due to 

the increase in temperature.

Shut off the engine and turn the key to the OFF position when filling the tank. 

It is strictly forbidden to smoke or light a fire during this operation.

Engine start

Turn the key switch to the ON position. Make sure the emergency stop switch is in 

the ON position.

Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral (N or 0) by checking that the neutral 

indicator light is on.

Make sure there is fuel in the tank.

Caution

Make sure the vehicle is always in neutral (N or 0) and always operate the 

clutch lever before starting the engine

Fuel

Gas up

The fuel tank capacity is 13L. To fill the tank of your vehicle, put it on the main 

stand, open the tank cap with the key and fill fuel through the opening, then close the 

cap and remove the key.

1 Fuel level

2 Fill tube

Caution

The sidecar is fitted with a fuel vapor 

recycling system, do not overfill the tank. 

To start the engine

Make sure that the key switch and the emergency stop switch are in the «  

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position, that the gearbox is in neutral (neutral) and always operate the clutch lever.

To start, press the electric starter button. Never turn the throttle grip at the same 

time.

If the engine does not start, stop pressing the start button after 5 seconds and wait 

more than 5 seconds before restarting.

Slightly turn the throttle about 1/8th turn, but never more than 1/4 turn to 

increase air intake and start the engine.

If the engine starts but stalls during idling when it is cold, run the engine at light 

throttle for 10 seconds or more to warm it up.

Note : After starting the engine, immediately release the starter button to avoid 

engine damage.

 Warning

Get into the habit of engaging neutral and pressing the clutch lever firmly 

before starting the engine: this helps to avoid being thrown forward if the wrong 

gear is engaged.

 Caution

Do not let the engine run for a long time without driving: the overheating that 

could result will damage the mechanical parts and the chrome coating of the 

exhaust.

Gear shift

1. When stationary, with the engine idling, disengage the clutch and press the 

selector with your left foot to shift from neutral to first gear.

2. When the sidecar stabilizes, pull back the throttle grip and disengage again, then 

raise the selector to switch to second.

3. Proceed in the same way to change from 3rd, 4th & 5th

Caution

Do not press the gear selector instead of raising it while driving, you risk 

downshifting and causing the engine to overspeed.

Backtrack

1. Shift into first gear,

2. Keep your clutch

3. Press and hold the "R" button on the right comodo 

VI - Essentials of driving