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Fig. 21 Fig. 22
STARTING WITH FLOODED ENGINE
If the starting is not carried out properly
or if there is too much fuel in the intake
ducts and in the carburettor, the engine
may get flooded.
To clean a flooded engine, proceed as
follows:
◆
Carry out the first 6 operations de-
scribed for the starting.
◆
Rotate the cold start lever " " (1-Fig.
20) downwards.
◆
Press the " " push button (2-Fig. 19)
for a few seconds (letting the engine
idle) with completely open throttle (Fig.
22). At this point, if the engine starts,
release the "
" push button and the
throttle grip.
If the rpm minimum isn’t constant, act
on the throttle grip rotating it slightly,
but frequently.
If the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds and carry out the starting
again (p. 28).
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Before departure, read p. 5 (SAFE
DRIVE) and p. 50 (CHECKING THE
SIDE STAND SWITCH) carefully.
Adjust the inclination of the rear-
view mirrors properly.
If there is no other passenger
with you, make sure that the rear foot-
rests are closed.
Before leaving, make sure that the side
stand is completely folded.
If there is a passenger with you, in-
struct him/her so that he/she doesn’t
create problems during the ma-
noeuvres.
For departure, proceed as follows:
◆
Make sure that the engine is warm.
◆
With released throttle grip and idling
engine, pull the clutch lever and engage
the first gear by pressing the gearshift
foot lever downwards (Fig. 21).
◆
Release the clutch lever gently and at
the same time increase the engine
speed by rotating the throttle grip
gradually (Fig. 22).
◆
When the vehicle has reached a cer-
tain speed, release the throttle grip,
pull the clutch lever and engage the
second gear by lifting the gearshift
foot lever (Fig. 21).
To shift up, repeat this operation.
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