Starting The Engine; Pre-Ride Inspection; Stopping The Engine - Baja motorsports DIRT BIKE MOTOCROSS DR50 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
If a whistling sound is heard when loosening the fuel tank
cap, have the vehicle inspected and repaired before con-
tinued operation. Failure to do so could cause the fuel to
overheat, resulting in a fire or explosion causing serious
personal injury.
 Carefully pour fuel into the tank until the level reaches
approximately 2 in. below the top of the fuel tank opening.
Avoid spillage.
 Replace fuel tank cap and turn clockwise to secure.
 If it came loose during refuelling, replace the vent tube in
the fuel tank cap. Make sure the other end of the tube is
still installed in the handlebar.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and
must be replaced with an original manufacturer's replace-
ment cap immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the
problem before using the product. Failure to do so could
result in a fire that could cause serous personal injury.
WARNING:
Overfilling the fuel tank could be hazardous. If you overfill
the fuel tank, fuel may overflow when it expands due to
heat from engine or sun. Spilled fuel could catch fire or
explode, resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to complete the pre-ride inspection and verify
proper performance of the dirt bike before riding can result
in serious personal injury.

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

ITEM TO ITEM MUST PERFORM AS
CHECK FOLLOWS:
Steering Smoothness; no restriction of move-
ment; no play or looseness.
Brakes Proper brake lever free play; enough
brake force.
Tires Proper air pressure; enough tread depth;
no cracks, rips, or other damages.
Fuel Enough fuel for the intended trip.
Fuel cap No damage to fuel tank or cap; fuel tank
cap closed securely.
Engine stop Proper operation of switch. Start engine,
switch then press stop switch. Engine should
stop.
OPERATION
Engine
lubricant
Throttle
General
condition

STARTING THE ENGINE

 If equipped with an ignition key, insert key into ignition
switch and turn to ON position.
 Put dirt bike in neutral gear.
 Put the engine stop switch in the ON position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Place the choke lever in the ON position.
 Start the engine using the engine start switch (if equipped)
or the kick start lever.
 Allow engine to warm, then move the choke lever to the
OFF position.
WARNING:
Always open the throttle gradually when you want to ac-
celerate. Opening the throttle suddenly could cause the
front wheel to leave the ground and cause loss of control
of the dirt bike causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both
feet on the foot rests of your dirt bike during operation.
Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability
to control the dirt bike or could cause you to lose your
balance and fall off the dirt bike. If you remove a foot from
the foot rest, you may come in contact with the dirt bike,
ground, obstacles, etc., which could cause an accident
and result in serious personal injury.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

 Rotate the throttle grip forward (away from you) to slow
down the engine.
 Place the engine stop switch in the OFF position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 If equipped with an ignition key, turn key to OFF position,
then remove key from switch.
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Proper level; check lubricant by inspect-
ing engine oil dip stick. The engine lu-
bricant should be between the minimum
and maximum lines.
Proper free play of throttle grip; smooth
response; quick return to idle position.
Bolts and nuts are tight; no rattle from
any parts of the engine when running;
no visible evidence of damage including
frame cracks.
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