
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and Instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTION ..........................................3-1
Main switch.......................................3-1
Indicator lights ..................................3-1
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Battery voltage/fuel gauge ...............3-3
Clock.................................................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-4
Front brake lever...............................3-5
Rear brake lever................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel ...................................................3-6
Seat...................................................3-7
Front storage compartment..............3-7
Storage compartment.......................3-7
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies.....................................3-8
Sidestand..........................................3-8
Sidestand switch operation check ...3-9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-2
Parking..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS ................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit.................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels.....................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Engine oil ..........................................6-7
Final gear oil .....................................6-9
Coolant ...........................................6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-11
Adjusting the carburetor.................6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play..............................................6-12
Tires ................................................6-13
Adjusting the brake lever free
play..............................................6-15
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-15
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15
Changing the brake fluid ................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-17
Checking the front fork...................6-17
Checking the steering.....................6-17
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-18
Battery ............................................6-18
Replacing the fuse..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb or
a front turn signal light bulb ........6-20
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-21
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb.....6-22
Troubleshooting ..............................6-23
Troubleshooting chart .....................6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE .....7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION .............9-1
Identification numbers ......................9-1
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