STARTING
WARNING
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the
handlebar and the dashboard), in order
n o t t o h i n d e r t h e r o t a t i o n o f t h e
handlebar and visibility toward the
dashboard.
NOTE
Before starting the engine,
carefully read chapter ≈safe drive∆, see p. 5
(SAFE DRIVE).
WARNING
E x h a u s t g a s e s c o n t a i n c a r b o n
monoxide, which is extremely noxious
if inhaled. Avoid starting the engine in
closed or badly-ventilated rooms.
The non-observance of this warning
may cause loss of consciousness or
even lead to death by asphyxia.
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Position the vehicle on the stand.
◆
Move to the left side of the vehicle.
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Or:
Let the stand up.
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Get on the vehicle.
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Then:
Rotate the fuel tap lever (1) to position
◆
≈ON∆.
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
◆
in position ≈
∆.
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Rotate the key (3) and move the ignition
switch to position ≈ ∆.
At this point:
√ the red 2 stroke oil reserve warning
light ≈
∆ comes on on the dashboard,
see and 15 (INSTRUMENTS AND
INDICATORS).
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Lock the front wheel, by pulling the front
brake lever (4).
3
4
Position the shifting lever (5) in neutral
◆
(green warning light ≈ ∆ on).
If the vehicle is started with cold engine,
◆
rotate the cold start lever ≈
anticlockwise (Pos. A).
Rotate the start pedal (7) outwards.
◆
Do not press the start pedal when the
engine is running.
Press the start pedal (7) with energy and
◆
release it immediately. If necessary,
repeat this operation until the engine
starts.
Keep the front brake lever (4) pulled and
◆
do not accelerate until you start.
2
6
∆ (6)
WARNING