b. Starting on Uneven or Soft Ground.
(1) If standing on an incline or in loose, heavy ground, more engine power will be required to start vehicle without stalling engine.
(2) It may be necessary to keep vehicle from rolling by keeping pressure on front brake hand lever. Brake pressure is released after vehicle starts in forward motion.
(3) Open throttle and engage clutch at same time to provide power needed for starting, without racing engine unnecessarily.
(4) Motorcycle starts should be made without excessive application of power, with consequent unnecessary spinning of rear wheel.
10. DRIVING PRECAUTIONS.
a. Practice will enable a rider to judge at what rate of speed the motorcycle should be moving before he shifts from a lower to higher gear, and engine should never be permitted to labor unduly, when a shift of gears, higher to lower, would improve operation.
(1) Operator must not look down at gear shifter when shifting gears, but keep his eyes on the road ahead. Do not ride the clutch. The operator’s foot should rest on clutch foot pedal only when he is operating it. When shifting gears, disengage clutch fully to avoid gear damage and shifting difficulties. CAUTION: Many transmissions are ruined through failure to disengage clutch fully when shifting gears.
b. Braking. Rear wheel service brake must be in such condition that medium‐hard application will cause rear wheel to lock. Application of service brake should be gradual, with just enough force to accomplish desired result.
(1) Auxiliary front wheel brake, when used in conjunction with service brake, must be applied with caution, especially on wet, muddy, or slippery roads.