Moving Off - Riding - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 Manual Del Usuario

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MOVING OFF - RIDING

NOTE
B e f o r e r i d i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
carefully read the "Safe riding" chapter,
see page 5 (SAFE RIDING).
CAUTION
If the low fuel light "
dashboard comes on while riding, it
means that the electric reserve device
is operating and there are still 2 litres of
fuel available. Refuel as soon as
possible, see page 25 (FUEL).
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If you are riding solo, make sure that the
passenger footrests are folded. While
driving, keep your hands on the grips
and your feet on the footrests.
N E V E R D R I V E I N A N Y P O S I T I O N
" (1) on the
OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED.
If you are carrying a passenger, instruct
him/her on the basic safety rules of
pillion riding.
Ensure that the stand/stands is/are
completely up before moving off.
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WARNING
Moving off:
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Release the throttle twistgrip (2) (Pos.
A), apply the rear brake and take the
vehicle off the stand.
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Mount on the vehicle. Keep one foot at
least on the ground to help keep your
balance.
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Adjust the rear-view mirrors.
WARNING
W i t h t h e v e h i c l e s t o p p e d , t r y t o
familiarise with the use of the mirrors.
Convex mirrors provide a larger view,
but any objects seen in these mirrors
seem farther than they really are. It may
take some time to learn to judge the
distance of traffic behind accurately.