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use and maintenance
Mojito 50/125/150 - Mojito Custom 50/125/150
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:
◆
Press the start push button ≈
/
∆ (5) for a
few seconds (letting the engine spin
over) with completely open throttle (6)
(
Pos. A
).
STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE
When the room temperature is low (near or
below 0°C), it may be difficult to start the
engine at the first attempt.
In this case:
◆
Keep the start push button ≈
/
∆ (5)
pressed for five seconds and at the same
time rotate the throttle grip (6) moderate-
ly (
Pos. A
).
If the engine starts.
◆
Release the throttle grip (6).
◆
If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (6) slightly and frequently.
NOTE
Let the engine run idle at a low
rotation speed before leaving.
If the engine does not start.
Wait a few seconds and repeat the START-
ING WITH COLD ENGINE procedure.
◆
If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
p. 64 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure
that it is not wet.
◆
If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.
Before reinstalling it:
NOTE
Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,
near the spark plug seat, in order to protect
it from oil sprays.
◆
Press the start push button ≈
/
∆ (5) and
let the starter run for about five seconds
without accelerating.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD
OF INACTIVITY
After a long period of inactivity, if the start
is not immediate, this may be due to the
fact that the fuel circuit is partially empty.
In this case:
◆
Press the start push button ≈
/
∆ (5) for
about ten seconds, in order to ensure the
filling of the float chamber.
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