APRILIA RXV 450 UPGRADE BOOK, Use And Maintenance Book

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USE
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SXV / RXV 450 - 550
The following occurs:
-
Starting page is shown for three seconds on display.
- All the lights on instrument panel turn on for three
seconds.
WARNING
If the low fuel warning light
" on the
instrument panel comes on, provide for topping
up as soon as possible, see (FUEL).
Operate a brake to lock at least one wheel.
Pull the clutch lever completely and shift the gearbox
lever into neutral [green warning light (N) on].
WARNING
Do not start the engine with gear engaged and
clutch pulled.
WARNING
To avoid excessive current draw from the
battery, do not hold down the starter button
(3) for more than three seconds, for five
attempts in a row. If the engine does not start
within this time, wait a few minutes to allow the
starter motor to cool down.
STARTING THE WARM ENGINE
Press the starter button " (3) -do not open the
throttle yet- and release the button as soon as the
engine starts.
STARTING THE COLD ENGINE
Turn the throttle twistgrip.
Press the cold start button (4).
Release the throttle control. The throttle control will
stay slightly accelerated to keep the engine running
while warming up.
Take the throttle control to rest position to disable the
system.
WARNING
Avoid pressing the starter button "
" when the
engine is running, or the starter motor may
damage.
If the engine oil pressure light "
" on the
instrument panel comes on, it means that
engine oil pressure in the circuit is low. In this
case, stop the engine immediately and contact
an aprilia Authorized Dealer.
Keep at least one brake lever pulled and do not accelerate
until you move off.
WARNING
Due to the narrow engine manufacturing
tolerances and to the size of oilways suitable
for sports use, the engine may fail to start
under
very cold temperatures. Do not
exaggerate starting attempts or the starter