Page 30 - NSU Supermax Owner's Manual

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At the End of a Run . C.A REO F" t Ii E MAC H I N.·E
Do not stop with ge~rs, engaged, stalling the engine with '.
"the brakes. Instead close the throttle,-declutch, and change, .Cleaning
to neutral, at least hold the clutch. out until the vehicle
comes to a stop. Apply ,the brakes ifnecessary.. , . Only by keeping' your "Max" in good order can you
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" While on the move the n~utraJ positioh is -found most expect it to. be always ready for service. This involves
easily from low' gear, i. e. by changing down from the' correct handling, regular cleaning, lubrication in accord·
higher gears (raise clutch, c19se throttle) into low gear. .ance with instru~tions, and checks for safety.
and' from there i'nto neutral; only .then slowly release
the clutch again. Turn off the ignition by withdrawing 'A motor cycle, even if merely dusty, shold be cleaned
the ignition key from the head lamp to avoid trouble. to with a, soft rag soaked· in oil to prevent bright parts
the electrical system. Close the petrol tap. Unless the
stop is to be of short duration, the petrol may be tumed and the enamel from becoming dull. Soak harden'ed dirt
off 200 to 300 yards before destination in' 'order to save before you .rub it 'off; remove large lumps of dirt from
fuel. When putting the "Max" out of use for any consi­ corners with a wooden stick, and finally wash down.
derable length of time, follow the instruCtions given under , Be car~ful about using a hose; don't play the jet directly
"Laying up for the Winter", page 69. ..
on wheel hubs or carburettor. Bearings are bound to
rust, and the engine will respond with poor starting or
Lighting 'Switc~ Positions for"
Driving and Parking at Night
stopping during runs to water in the carburettor or fuel
tank. Tackle particularly greasy spots with paraffin or /
washing petrol, rather than fuel which attacks the enamel.
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