STARTING THE ENGINE
Always follow the proper starting procedure
below
@Never run the engine in a n enclosed area. The exhaust contains poi-
sonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas that can cause loss of conscious-
ness and lead to death.
@Attempting to start the engine with the transmission in gear and the
clutch engaged may result in injury or damage.
Preparation
Before starting, insert the ignition key,
turn the ignition switch to
(ON)
and
the following:
transmission is in NEUTRAL (neutral
light ON)
fuel cock lever is at
(ON)
fuel
the fuel tank is enough
Starting Procedure
1 Close the choke in case of cold engine
2
the throttle slightly open, operate the
Kick
the top
of the stroke through to the
with a
continuous
so as
to start the engine.
You may
t
the engine by the starter button
the throttle closed and
the clutch
is
push the starter button. Release the starter but-
ton as soon as the engine starts
3
Warm up the
by
the choke and throttle
engine
runs normally.
NOTE
Starting up the engine in regions with especially low air temperature,
pedal the
several times first to run the crankshaft while the
ignition switch should be a t
(OFF).
CAUTION
Don't violently tread the kick-starter to avoid being a n injury to your
foot o r damaging the engine case due to its rebound. Never operate the
BREAKING-IN
Help assure your motorcycle's future reliability and
by paying
extra attention to how you ride during the first
During this period, avoid full-throttle riding and loading the engine heavily,
and be
to keep changing speed.
(1) 0-1
Breaking-in
During the driving, be sure that the opening of the throttle don't exceed
one-fourth of its total opening. Stall and cool the engine for five to ten
minutes every one-horn's drive. Be sure to gearshift often.
(2) 150-500km Breaking-in
During the driving, do not open the throttle over half of its total opening.
Driving with fully open throttle is forbidden.
(3) 500-
Breaking-in
the driving, be sure not to open the throttle over three-fourths of
its total opening.
NOTE
After the
period, be sure to conduct maintenance according
to the Maintenance Schedule so as to make in compensation for slight
wear. The service life of the engine will be extended obviously through
such maintenance.
IUDING (Fig. 13)
Review "Motorcycle Safe Riding" before you ride.
the engine has start.
up the engine fully.
Shift pattern
the engine is idling, pull in the clutch lever to disengage the clutch
and tread the gearshift pedal to shift into st (low) gear.
release the clutch lever to engage the clutch and at the same time
gradually increase engine speed by opening the throttle.
Coordination of the throttle and clutch lever will assure a smooth and posi-
tive start.
the motorcycle attains a steady speed, close the throttle, close the
start b
than
ing
