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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50
- Scarabeo 100 4T
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 (7) (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
and at the same time rotate the throttle grip
(7) moderately.
If the engine starts.
♦
Release the throttle grip (7).
♦
If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (7) slightly and frequently.
To leave, see page 41 (DEPARTURE AND
DRIVE).
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
page 71 (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 “
” (6) 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 five seconds, in order to ensure the
filling of the float chamber.
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