APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2003, Manual

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use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.
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WARNING
Do not position any object inside the
front part of the fairing (between the
handlebar and the dashboard), in order
not to hinder the rotation of the handle-
bar and visibility toward the dashboard.
NOTE
Before starting the engine, care-
fully read chapter “safe drive”, see p. 5
(SAFE DRIVE).
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WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is extremely noxious if in-
haled.
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.
NOTE
With the side stand down, the en-
gine can be started only if the gears are in
neutral; in this case, if you try to engage
the gears, the engine stops.
With the side stand up, it is possible to start
the engine either in neutral gear or with en-
gaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
◆
Get on the vehicle in riding position, see
p. 40 (GETTING ON AND OFF THE VE-
HICLE).
◆
Make sure that the stand is completely
up.
◆
Not provided for
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. Make sure that
the light switch (1) is in position “
•
”.
◆
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
in position “
8
”.
◆
Move the engine stop switch (3) to posi-
tion “
2
”.
◆
Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition
switch to position “
2
”.
At this point the following lights come on
on the dashboard:
– the engine oil pressure warning light
“
.
” (5) (which will remain on until the
engine is started);
– the diagnostic warning light “
û
” (6)
(which will remain on for a few seconds
after the engine start).
The fuel pump will pressurize the fuel sup-
ply circuit, sending out a hum for about
three seconds.
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CAUTION
If the low fuel warning light “
-
” (7)
comes on on the dashboard, provide for
topping up as soon as possible, see p.
27 (FUEL).