Pre-Ride Checks - SWM SILVER VASE Mode D'emploi

RIDING
Note*: If you are not familiar with the motorcycle
operation, read paragraphs on "CONTROLS" before
riding this motorcycle.

PRE-RIDE CHECKS

Any time you ride your motorcycle, make a general
inspection first and proceed to check the following:
- check fuel level and engine oil level;
- check the brake fluid level;
- check the steering by turning the handlebar both
ways, fully home;
- check the tyre pressure;
- check the chain tension;
- check and if necessary adjust the throttle control;
- turn the ignition switch to position: check the
lighting of instrument display and, with gearbox
in neutral, make sure that the neutral warning
light comes on;
- turn on the high-beam light and check that the
relative warning light comes on;
- operate the turning indicators and check that the
warning light comes on;
- check if the rear stop light is functioning;
- check that, after starting, the "
fault" and the " " "ABS fault" lights are not on.
ABS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RUNNING-IN
The exclusivity of the design, coupled to the high
quality of the materials used and the accuracy of
the assembly, guarantee the higher comfort right
from the start. However, when running for the first
1500 Km (932,05 mi.), SCRUPULOUSLY follow the rules
mentioned herebelow. Please note that FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THESE RULES MAY COMPROMISE THE
LIFE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTORCYCLE:
- warm up the engine by running at low revs before
using the motorcycle;
- avoid quick starts and never rev up the engine
when in low gear;
- ride at low speed until the engine is warmed up;
- apply both brakes several times to settle the pads
and the discs;
- do not maintain the same speed for a long time;
- do not ride for a long time without stopping;
- NEVER drive downhill with GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL,
but shift into gear to brake with the engine if
necessary, thus preventing the fast wear of the
brake pads.
" "Engine
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following list is used for troubleshooting and to
find the necessary remedies.
The engine does not start
- the starting procedures are not correctly followed:
follow the instructions given on paragraph "Start-
ing the engine"
- dirty spark plug: clean
- the spark plug does not spark: adjust the elec-
trodes gap
- faulty starter motor: repair or replace;
- faulty start button: replace the switch
- side stand lowered.
The engine has starting troubles
- dirty or worn out spark plug: clean or replace
The engine starts, but it is erratic
- dirty or worn out spark plug: clean or replace
- faulty spark plug electrode gap: adjust;
The spark plug gets easily dirt:
- unfit spark plug: replace
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