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’ΔΆ FUEL VALVE

The fuel valve CD is located at the left side of the carburator. When the fuel valve is in the " 5" position. Fuel can not flow from the fuel tank to the carburator. Thc fuel valve should be set in this position when the motorcycle is parked or carried. Turning the fuel valve 10 the "ON" position allows fuel to flow to the carburator from the main fuel supply.

Turning the fuel valve to the "RES" position allows fuel to flow from the reserve supply .

When the main fuel supply is exhausted, the fuel valve should be turned to the "RES" position thereby allowing you to proceed to the nearest service station.

Fuel valve

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’ΔΆ OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use only reliable quality oil of the MS grade (API service classification) or its equivalent. Select proper oil viscosity according to the outside temperature by referring to the below chart.

However, SAE group 10 W-30 is an all temperature oil and may be used over the normal range of outside temperature.

Oil should be changed at the prescribed intervals according to Service Schedule (on page 25) and change procedure in the Maintenance Operations (on page 26-27).

’ΔΆ CARRYING THE MOTORCYCLE

This motorcycle can be folded into a compact unit for carrying by automobile. Follow the items listed below to prepare for carrying.

  1. Turn the fuel tank valve (refer to page 16) to "OFF" position.
  2. Turn the fuel valve (refer to page 17) to "OFF" position.
  3. Screw out the fuel drain valve (1) located on the left side of the carburator to empty the fuel contained in the carburator and close the valve.
  4. Remove the battery and keep in upright position.
  5. Unscrew both handle bar knobs (3) fold the handle bars (2) down and retighten both handle bar knobs.

’ΔΆ PREPAHATION FOR RIDING

Perform the Following tasks before riding.

1. Loosen the handle bar knob, unfold the handle bar to the normal riding position, insert the slopper located at the base oi the handle bar into the handle bar holder groove, and then securely lighten the knob.

Note: Turn the handle fully in both directions 10 assure that the brake cables are not being pulled.

  1. Raise the seal. install the battery and wire up the battery by connecting the red lead to the battery terminal and the blue lead to the terminal.

Note: When Installing the battery, make sure that the ballery vent lube is not pinched.

  1. Check for iuel in the tank and then position the fuel lank valve to "ON" position (refer to page 16.
  2. Turn the fuel valve. located on the leit side of the carburator, to the "ON" position (refer to page 17) .
  3. Check to make sure that both front and rear brakes are operating properly (refer to page 41-43),

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It is recommended that the following procedures be followed when staning the engine.

  1. Switch the fuel tank valve to the "ON" position. (page 16)
  2. Switch the fuel valve to "ON" position. (page 17)
  3. Turn the ignition switch to "ON ". (page 9)
  4. Lower the choke lever to choke the carburator. (page 14)
  5. Step on the kick starter pedal with a rapid kick stroke and at the same time, open the throttle valve slightly by twisting the throttle grip inward approximately 15¬ƒ - 20¬ƒ,

Perform the kick starting until the engine starts.

If the engine does not start by the above procedure, turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position, set the choke valve to the full "OPEN" position (choke lever in the horizontal position) and then crank the engine several times with the kick starter, holding the throttle grip turned fully inward.

Next, position the ignition switch to "ON" and then follow the normal starting procedure.

  1. After the engine starts operate for 2-3 minutes at medium speed to warm up the engine.
  2. When the engine is warm, place the choke lever in the open position.

’ΔΆ STARTING IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER

Prime the engine before starting by cranking the engine several times with the ignition switch "OFF", The choke should be fully closed and the throttle opened. Follow with the procedure for starting a cold engine .

’ΔΆ STARTING A WARM ENGINE

When the engine is to be restarted while it is still warm proceed as for a cold engine, however, the use of the choke is not necessary .

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’ΔΆ RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE

  1. After the engine has been warmed up, the motorcycle is ready for riding.
  2. Return the throttle grip to the idling position and depress the gear change pedal to shift into low gear (1st).

Note: Refrain from starting out in 3rd (top) gear as this will have an adverse effect on lhe clutch.

  1. Increase the engine speed by twisting the throttle grip inward.

When the motorcycle attains a speed of approximately 10 mph (16 kph). close the throttle and shift to 2nd gear by depressing the gear change pedal.

  1. This sequence is repeated to progressively shift into the next higher gear. (refer to page 13 for operation of gear change pedal).

The maximum allowable safe speed for the respective gear are shown in the following table.

Note: When shifting gears either up or down, the throttle grip must be closed.

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  1. When decelerating the motorcycle, coordination of the throttle and the front and rear brakes is most important.

This motorcycle is provided with both a hand lever and a foot pedal (or the rear brake and a hand lever (or the front brake. The most important point is to apply both the (ront and rear brakes together.

Independent application of either the front or rcar brake gently is possible, but if only one brake is applied strongly enough to lock the rcspective wheel, it can cause loss of control of the motorcycle.

Both the front and rear brakes should be applied together uniformly and gradually.

Further, when braking on a steep down grade, the engine compression may also be used for braking without danger or causing damage to the engine.

Note: This vehicle was designed and manufactured for off-the-road.

It is not equipped or approved for operation on public streets, road, or highways.

MAINTENANCE

’ΔΆ SERVICE SCHEDULE

Perform the periodic inspections on the scheduled mileage shown in the chart to maintain your motorcycle in the peak of condition and be assured of extended trouble free service .

Your Honda dealer will assist you in carrying out the scheduled maintenance work.

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As the effectiveness of engine oil is limited to a certain period, it is necessary to perform oil changes at suggested intervals shown in the service schedule. When draining the oil, it should be performed while the engine is still warm as this will assure complete and rapid draining, saving much time.

  1. Remove the oil filler cap (1) from the R crankcase cover.
  2. Place a drip pan under the crankcase to catch the oil and then remove the drain plug (4) (page 27) with 17 mm wrench.
  3. After the oil stops draining from the crankcase, operate the kick starter

several times to drain any oil which may be left in the engine

  1. When the oil has been completely drained, reinstall the dair plug (1), making sure that the o-ring used on the

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Oil filler cap
Upper level mark
Lower level mark