Engine Starting - Serpento SPIRIT 250 Manual De Usuario

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Engine starting

Set the key of the ignition switch to "ON" position.
Set the emergency stop switch to "
Ascertain the neutral position, where it should be displayed.
Ascertain the amount of fuel in the tank.
Set the fuel cock handle to "ON" position.
To start a cold engine :
Pull up the choke bar of the carburetor (to close the choke)
Rotate the throttle twist grip by 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
Start the engine by the electric or the kick starting system.
Slightly turn the throttle twist grip to increase the speed of the engine so as to warm up the engine.
Turn the carburetor choke bar downward to "B", fully open the choke when the engine is sufficiently warmed up.
Caution:
The engine can only be started after the neutral position is ascertained .Otherwise accident will happen.
Unnecessary idle running (especially at a high speed) is harmful to the engine.
Procedures of stopping engine :
Release the throttle twist grip to slow down the engine.
Turn to neutral position.
Set the ignition switch key to "OFF" position.
Set the fuel cock (the fuel tank valve) handle to "OFF" position.
" position.