APRILIA SPORTCITY 125, Manual

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use and maintenance
SportCity 125 - 200
MODE
6 4
Miles
TRIPODO
AM
PM
Km
7
◆
If the engine does not start in three or
four seconds, slightly rotate the throttle
grip (6) (
Pos. B
), keeping the starter
push-button " " (4) pressed. Release of
the throttle grip as soon as the engine
starts.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started, the
engine oil pressure warning light
" "
(7)
must go out. If the light stays on or comes
on during normal operation, it means that
oil pressure in the circuit is too low. Stop
the engine immediately and contact an
aprilia Authorised Dealer
.
Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
engine oil, in order to avoid damaging the
engine components.
◆
Keep at least one brake operated and do
not accelerate until you are ready to
move off.
CAUTION
Never move off abruptly with a cold
engine. To reduce emissions and fuel
consumption, ride slowly until covering
several miles to warm the engine up to
operating temperature.
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 " " (4) for a
few seconds (letting the engine crank)
w i t h c o m p l e t e l y o p e n t h r o t t l e ( 6 )
(
Pos.C
).
STARTING THE ENGINE FROM COLD
If ambient temperature is low (close to or
below 0°C), you may have trouble starting
the engine at the first attempt.
If so:
◆
Hold down the starter button " " (4) for
at least five seconds and open the throt-
tle grip (6) slightly (
Pos. B
).
If the engine starts:
◆
Release the throttle grip (6) (
Pos.A
).
◆
If idle speed is erratic, flip the throttle grip
(6) moderately several times.
If the engine fails to start
◆
Wait a few seconds and repeat the
COLD START PROCEDURE.
◆
If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
page 43 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure
that it is not wet.
◆
If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.
Before reinstalling it:
CAUTION
Put a clean cloth on
the cylinder, near the spark plug seat, in or-
der to protect it from oil sprays.
◆
Press the start push-button " " (4) and
let the starter run for about five seconds
without accelerating.