Instructions For Using The Motorcycle; Preliminary Controls; Operation Problems - SWM RS 125 R 2020 Manual Del Usuario

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE MOTORCYCLE

Note
If you are not familiar with the motorcycle
operation, read paragraph on "CONTROLS" before
riding this motorcycle.

PRELIMINARY CONTROLS

Any time you ride your motorcycle, make a general
inspection first and proceed to check the following:
check fuel level and engine oil level;
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check the brake fluid level;
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check the steering by turning the handlebar both
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ways, fully home;
check the tyre pressure;
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check the chain tension;
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check and if necessary adjust the throttle control;
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turn the ignition switch to
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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
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relative warning light comes on;
operate the turning indicators and check that the
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warning light comes on;
check if the rear stop light is turning on;
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check that, after starting, the "Engine fault"
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warning light is not on.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RUNNING-IN
The exclusivity of the design, with the high quality of
the materials used and the accuracy of the assembly,
guarantee the highest comfort right from the start.
However, when running for the first 1000 Km (621.37
mi.), SCRUPULOUSLY follow the rules mentioned below.
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 rpm before
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using the motorcycle;
avoid quick starts and never rev up the engine when
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in low gear;
ride at low speed until the engine is warmed up;
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apply both brakes several times to run-in the pads
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and the discs;
position: check the
do not maintain the same speed for a long time;
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do not ride for a long time without stopping;
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NEVER ride downhill with GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL, but
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shift into gear in order to use the engine braking,
thus preventing the fast wear of the brake pads.

OPERATION PROBLEMS

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:
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follow the instructions given on paragraph "Starting
the engine".
Dirty spark plug: clean it.
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The spark plug does not spark: adjust the electrode
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gap.
Faulty starter motor: repair or replace it.
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Faulty start button: replace the switch.
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Side stand lowered.
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The engine has starting troubles
Dirty or worn out spark plug: clean or replace it.
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The engine starts, but it is erratic
Dirty or worn out spark plug: clean or replace it.
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Unsuitable gap between spark plug electrodes:
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adjust it.
The spark plug gets easily dirty:
Unfit spark plug: replace it.
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The engine overheats
The air flow to the radiators is obstructed: clean
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Faulty cooling fan: replace the thermal switch
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Insufficient amount of coolant: top up
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