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OPERATING THE SCOOTER
Starting the Engine (cold)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Hold the rear brake lever to apply rear brake.
Set the stop switch to the “run” position (page 8).
Do not open the throttle with your right hand.
Press the starter button.
When the engine starts release the starter button.
Do not press the starter button for more than five seconds.
If the scooter doesn’t start, wait
another ten seconds and repeat
the start procedure.
If the scooter will not start after
three tries, roll on 1/8 to 1/4
throttle (after freeplay) & repeat
the start procedure.
Starting the Engine (warm)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Apply the rear brake.
Set the stop switch to the “run” position (page 8).
Press the starter button or use the kick starter.
Kick-Starting the Engine
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position & apply the rear brake.
Use your foot to extend the kick start lever.
Quickly press down on the kick start lever with your foot. Immediately
remove your foot from the kick start lever so that it can spring back up
into position. If the engine doesn’t start the first time, repeat the proce-
dure. The engine may require several kicks to move the fuel into the
engine if the engine hasn’t been run for a few days. When the engine
starts, apply enough throttle to keep the engine at an idle for 20 to 30
seconds.
Retract the kick start lever back to its original position.
Pulling Away From the Curb
Put on your left turn signal before pulling away from the curb. Look over
both shoulders to be sure than no vehicles are passing you and that it is
safe to pull into the traffic. Release the rear brake, and slowly roll on the
throttle to make the scooter accelerate smoothly.