Sherco 125 CityCorp 4 2003 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 7

R i d i n g y o u r
S t a r t i n g a c o l d e n g i n e :
1. Turn the fuel petcock to the ON
position.
2. Set the sidestand up (the sidestand
is equipped with a switch which
prevents the engine from starting
when it is down)
3. Turn the ignition key to the on posi
tion, first position to the right.
(clockwise)
4. Using the gearshift lever, place the
transmission in neutral.
5. Engage the choke and slightly open
the throttle.
6. To start the motor push the engine
start button, once the engine is
started remove your finger from the
button.
The engine may also be started by
using the kick starter lever. Follow
the same process as above but ins
tead of pushing the engine start
button, unfold the kick starter
lever and push down on it with
your foot. Once the engine starts
return the kickstarter lever to its ori
ginal position.
7. Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes in neutral before
shifting into 1st gear and riding off.
S t a r t i n g w a r m e n g i n e :
Follow the above instructions but
omit steps 5 and 7.
Accelerate the engine slightly after it
starts.
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M o t o r c y c l e
S h i f t i n g g e a r s
The gear shift lever positions are
shown on page 8. To find neutral,
push down on the pedal until it is in
first gear (you will feel a resistance to
further movement). Lift up slightly on
the pedal.
1. Close the throttle and pull in the
clutch lever.
2. Step on the gear shift lever and
place the transmission into firs
gear.
3. Smoothly open the throttle and
slowly release the clutch lever.
Once you have reached the proper
speed, shift into the next higher
gear.
S t o p p i n g :
Using the ignition key stop the engi-
ne, remove the key from the main
switch and place the petcock in the
off position.
You must know these functions
completely prior to operating your
motorcycle for the first time.
We recommend that you always wear an approved helmet when you ride your
motorcycle.
For optimum safety and reliability you have to keep your motorcycle in good
repair with a rigorous maintenance schedule.
Gasoline is inflammable, fill the fuel tank when the engine is not running.
Exhaust gases are toxic, do not run the engine in a closed space.
Always park the motorcycle on a flat hard surface. Do not park the motorcycle
on a soft surface or on a slope. Check the stability before leaving your motor
cycle.
You should inspect the following items daily, before you ride your motorcycle:
- Tires: :Check for wear and pressure.
- Engine oil: : Level. (see the maintenance and adjustment chapter)
- Fuel: : Make sure there are no leaks.
- Primary drive chain: : Tightness. (see the maintenance and adjustment
chapter)
- Steering: : Make sure that it turns freely.
- Brakes: : Check for proper operation, make sure that there is
plenty of brake fluid and that the pads are serviceable.
(see the maintenance and adjustment chapter)
- Throttle control: : Check for proper operation, the throttle should turn
freely and not stick. (see the maintenance and adjust
ment chapter)
- Clutch: : Check for proper operation. (see the maintenance and
adjustment chapter)
- Sidestand: : Check the operation of the safety switch, the engine
should not start when the sidestand is down and should
run when it is up.
- Electrical System: : Check the operation of the horn, the lights and the star
ting system. Fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws): Inspect all
bolts, nuts and screws, make sure they are
properly tightened.
If during this inspection you find a defect, refer to the Maintenance and Adjustment
chapter which follows, or contact your authorized Sherco dealer.
S A F T E Y
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