APRILIA SPORTCITY 125, Manual

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use and maintenance
SportCity 125 - 200
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5
MODE
2 4
3
5
STARTING
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is extremely toxic if inhaled.
Do not start the engine in an enclosed
space or poorly ventilated area.
Failure to observe this warning may
lead to loss of consciousness or even
death by asphyxia.
Do not get on the vehicle for starting it.
◆
To start the vehicle, position it on the
centre stand.
◆
Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
in position
≈ ∆ .
◆
Set the engine stop switch (2) to position
≈ ∆ .
◆
Turn the key (3) and set the ignition
switch to position
≈ ∆ .
◆
Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a
brake lever (5). If this operation is not
carried out, the start relay receives no
current and therefore the engine does
not start.
CAUTION
After a long period of
inactivity, carry out the operations described
at page 29 (STARTING AFTER A LONG
PERIOD OF INACTIVITY).
CAUTION
To avoid the exces-
sive wear of the battery, do not keep the
starter push-button
≈ ∆ pressed for more
than five seconds (ten after a long period of
inactivity). If the engine does not start within
this lapse of time, wait ten seconds before
operating the starter button "
∆ again.
CAUTION
Avoid pressing the starter button
" "
(4)
when the engine is running, or the
starter motor may damage.
◆
Press the starter button " " (4) without
accelerating and release it as soon as
the engine starts.