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When you shift the transmission into gear, apply front
brake to prevent the motorcycle from moving forward.
Stopping The Engine
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Push the engine stop button until the engine stops
completely.
Break-In Procedure
New Motorcycle
Following proper break-in procedure helps ensure that
the most important and expensive components on your
new motorcycle will provide maximum performance and
service life. (Also follow proper break-in procedure for a
newly rebuilt engine.)
When riding a new motorcycle, operate the motorcycle
for the first 20 minutes using not more than half throttle
and shifting gears so that the engine does not lug.
Reconditioned Motorcycle
y After replacing the cylinder and crankshaft, operate
the motorcycle for 20 minutes observing the same
cautions as for a new motorcycle.
y When the piston, piston ring, gears, etc. are replaced,
they must be broken in observing the first 30 minutes
using not more than half throttle and shifting gears so
that the engine does not lug.
(1) ENGINE STOP BUTTON(1) KICKSTARTER PEDAL
Basic Operation
Starting The Engine
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WARNING
Your COTA exhaust contains poisonous carbon mo-
noxide gas. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect
rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage. Do not run
the engine with the garage door closed. Even with the
door open, run the engine only long enough to move
your COTA out of the garage.
Cold Engine Starting
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Release the side stand all the way.
3. With the throttle fully closed, operate the kickstarter.
Starting from the top of the kickstarter stroke, kick
through to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
4. After the engine starts, run it for a few minutes, “blip-
ping” the throttle, until it warms up enough to idle.
NOTICE
Always operate the kickstarter with the throttle fully closed.
(1) SIDE STAND
(2) SIDE STAND SPRINGS
Side Stand
The side stand is used to support your Cota while parked.
To operate, use your foot to lower the side stand until it
is fully extended.
Before riding, raise the side stand.
Inspection
1. Check the side stand springs for damage and loss of
tension.
2. Check the side stand assembly for freedom of
movement.
If the side stand is stiff or squeaky, clean the pivot area
and lubricate the pivot bolt with grease grease or oil lu-
bricant.
NOTICE
Do not start the motorcycle while supported on the side
stand, which could be bent.
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