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Basic Operation & Riding
Basic Operation & Riding
This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and
stop your engine, and how to use the throttle and brakes. It also provides
important information on riding with cargo.
To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum performance and
service life, refer to Break-in Guidelines (page ).
For information about carburetor adjustment for riding at high altitude,
see page .
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........................................................................Safe Riding Precautions .
............................................................................Off-road Use Only .
.....................................................Keep Hands and Feet on Controls .
....................................................................................Control Speed .
........................................Use Care on Unfamiliar or Rough Terrain .
......................................................................Do Not Perform Stunts .
............................................................Starting & Stopping the Engine .
........................................................................................Preparation .
.............................................................................Starting Procedure .
.................................................................................Flooded Engine .
.......................................................................................Shifting Gears .
....................................................................Using the Recoil Starter .
....................................................................How to Stop the Engine .
...................................................................................Stalled Engine .
..................................................................................Riding in Reverse .
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