Operation Manual

EAU00009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION .....................................................2-1
Left view............................................................2-1
Right view.........................................................2-2
Controls/Instruments .......................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................................3-1
Main switch ......................................................3-1
Indicator lights..................................................3-1
Speedometer....................................................3-2
Handlebar switches..........................................3-2
Clutch lever.......................................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................................3-4
Front brake lever ..............................................3-4
Rear brake pedal ..............................................3-5
Fuel tank cap.....................................................3-5
Fuel....................................................................3-6
Fuel cock ...........................................................3-7
Starter (choke) “1”.........................................3-8
Steering lock.....................................................3-8
Seat ...................................................................3-9
Helmet holder...................................................3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment..................3-10
Sidestand........................................................3-10
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check.....3-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................................4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................................5-1
Starting a warm engine...................................5-3
Shifting..............................................................5-4
Recommended shift point
(for Switzerland only) ......................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...............5-5
Engine break-in ................................................5-5
Parking ..............................................................5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ................................................................6-1
Tool kit ..............................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication............6-3
Panel removal and installation .......................6-6
Panel A..............................................................6-6
Panel B ..............................................................6-7
Spark plugs.......................................................6-8
Engine oil..........................................................6-9
Air filter ...........................................................6-12
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