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Starting and Warming the Motorcycle Engine
This motorcycle is equipped with a centrifugal clutch and an automatic transmission. Twisting
the throttle will engage the clutch resulting in movement of the motorcycle.
1. Sit on Motorcycle
2. Pull Choke Lever Out (On)
3. Turn the key (under the seat) one position to clock-wise (toward the front of the motorcycle). This will not start
the engine.
4. Press the “On Engine” Button located on the right handlebar. If the “ON” button is not pressed, the start button
will not function.
5. Push the starter button located on the right handlebar.
WARNING
:
Do not twist the gas throttle during
engine start!
Hold this down until the engine has fired and is running, release the button. Be cautious not to
hold the starter button down longer than engine start. This will cause damage to the starter.
6. The engine should be started and requires warming up before riding..
7. Once engine is warm, push Choke In (Off).
8. Twist the throttle until the motorcycle rolls. Be sure to check the brakes.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start, release the starter switch, wait a few seconds and try again. Each attempt should
be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine for more than ten seconds on any one
attempt.
Automatic Transmission Operation
This motorcycle requires no gear changes or shifting. The centrifugal clutch will engage the transmission at 1100
RPM. Once the engine is revved to this RPM the motorcycle will move. The transmission will automatically change
the gear ratios up and down as the RPM and torque changes.
To Start Moving and Accelerate
1. Twist the throttle grip very slowly until the transmission engages.
2.
Twist the grip further to accelerate. Too much twist of the throttle could cause the engine to
hesitate.
Deceleration
1. Apply both front and rear brakes at the same time in a coordinated manner to slow the motorcycle.
Engine Shut-Off
1. Push the “Stop Engine” button.
Turn the Key to the off position
(the full counter clock-wise position).
Engine Break-in
There is never a more important period in the life of your motorcycle than the period between zero and 500 miles
(805 km). Because the engine is new, you must not put an excessive load on the motorcycle during the first 500
miles. The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this
period, prolonged full throttle operation, or any condition that might result in excessive heating of the engine, must
be avoided. Once the break-in period has expired, please perform the 500 mile service. Read the following
information and follow each step in the break-in of your vehicle.
