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Basic Operation & Riding
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Shifting Gears
With the engine stop switch at RUN and the transmission in neutral,
the engine can be started.
1.
With the transmission in neutral, release the parking brake, but
continue squeezing the rear brake lever.
2.
With the throttle closed, raise the shift lever one full stroke to
shift into 1st (first) gear.
3.
Release the rear brake lever and increase engine speed by
gradually opening the throttle.
4.
When speed increases, release the throttle and shift to 2nd gear
by raising the shift lever one full stroke.
5.
Repeat this sequence to progressively upshift to 3rd and 4th (top)
gear.
6.
To downshift, reverse this sequence. Remember to close the
throttle each time you shift to the next lower gear.
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