To start a hot engine, that is, an engine that is
near normal running temperature, it is not necessary to use the choke
lever. With throttle 1/4 open, turn on ignition switch and kick the
starter pedal down quickly. With some engines, depending on carburetor
adjustment, hot starting is more dependable if the starter pedal is
given one stroke before turning on ignition switch.
NOTE
When the engine does not start within 2 or 3 starting kicks, or if one
cylinder fires weakly but engine does not start, it is usually because
of an over-rich (flooded) condition. This is especially true of a hot
engine. If the engine is flooded, turn off the ignition and crank the
engine over 3 or 4 times with wide open throttle. This will clear the
engine. Then follow correct starting technique as previously described
for cold, warm or hot engine.
Operation
With motorcycle standing (engine stopped) proceed as follows to get
under way. Determine that transmission is in neutral and clutch is fully
engaged.
Start the engine, fully release the clutch, shift
into first and slowly engage the clutch. After desired speed is attained
in first, fully disengage the clutch, lift the foot lever all the way up
to shift into second and again engage clutch. Shift in like manner for
third and fourth gears.
DO NOT SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT FULLY DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH.
CAUTION
When the motorcycle is in motion and it is desired to shift to lower
gears, do not shift from "third" to "second" until speed is reduced to
20 mph or less; do not shift from "second" to "first" until speed is
reduced to below 10 mph. Shifting to lower gears when speeds are too
high may result in damage to the transmission.
Stopping the Engine
Stop the engine by turning off the ignition switch. If the engine should
be stalled or stopped in any other way than with the switch, turn off
the switch at once to prevent battery discharge through the circuit
breaker points.