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Knotting, «the joining of two cords,» is an old and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Since ancient times, Chinese knots have been used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes: to record events, aid in fishing and hunting, wrap and tie items, embellish personal attire, jewelry and fashion, ornament other works of art, and communicate. The intricate knot work and magnificent color combinations not only lent elegance to everyday objects, or a touch of gaiety and enchantment but were an aesthetic expression of Chinese folk symbolism, expressing wishes for good fortune and wealth or the joys of love and marriage. In craft book <i>Chinese Knotting</i>, author Lydia Chen first traces the origins, history, and symbolism of this fascinating craft, before taking the reader through the fundamental elements necessary for tying Chinese decorative knots&#8212;the materials, implements, and main processes.<br><br>Step-by-step instructions are then given for the 11 basic knots, which provide the building blocks for the 14 compound knots-combinations and variations of the simple knots-that follow in the next section. The final section presents 41 knotting projects of varying difficulty. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and color photographs, combined with an exciting assortment of creative applications, will help readers discover the relaxation, artistic satisfaction, and beautifully personalized ornamentation that <i>Chinese Knotting</i> can offer.

Content

Introduction

Technical specifications

Scooter construction

Operation of the scooter

• Controls
• Control devices
• Ignition switch
• Inspection before the trip
• Fueling the scooter
• Starting the engine
• Tips for managing the scooter
• Maintenance
• Running in
• Routine work

Engine

• General information
• The design and operation of a four-stroke engine
• Carter
• Crank mechanism
• Valve head
• Replacing the piston
• Adjusting the valve clearance
• Check sizes

Power system

• General information
• Carburettor
• Fuel tank
• Vacuum tap
• Diagnosis of the quality of the mixture by the color of the spark plug insulator

Lubrication system

• General information
• Checking engine oil level
• Oil pump

Transmission

• Device and principle of operation
• Disassembling of a variator
• Replacing the weights of the variator
• The trigger mechanism
• Reducer

Chassis

• Basic information
• Frame
• Front suspension
• Rear suspension
• Front and rear suspension dimensions
• Suspension adjustment
• Disks and tires

Brake system

• General information
• Front brake
• Rear brake mechanism
• Replacement of front brake pads

Electrical equipment

• General information
• Schematic diagrams of electrical equipment
• Generator
• Battery

Caring for your scooter

• Caring for appearance
• Repair of plastic panels

Application

• Diagnosis of possible malfunctions and their elimination
• Tips for buying a new scooter
• Tips for buying a used scooter
• Scooter preparation for winter
• Scooter tuning