APRILIA SR 125 - 1999, Manual

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37 use and maintenance SR 50 - SR 125 - SR 150
KICK START
◆
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
◆
Move to the left side of the vehicle.
◆
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position“
• ”.
◆
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2) is
in position “
b
”.
◆
_
Make sure that the dimmer switch (3)
is in position “
b
”.
◆
Rotate the key (4) and move the ignition
switch to position “
n
”.
◆
.
Move the engine stop switch (5) to
position “
n
”, (in the countries where re-
quired).
◆
To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur-
ing the starting, lock both wheels by
putting on the brake levers (6).
◆
• +
Rotate the start pedal (8) out-
wards.
a
CAUTION
Do not push down the kick starter with
the engine on.
◆
Push down the kick starter (8) with your
right foot, releasing it immediately.
If necessary, repeat the operation until
the engine starts.
◆
• +
Rotate the start pedal (8) back to
its original position.
STARTING WITH FLOODED ENGINE
If the starting is not carried out properly or if
th ere 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 “
r
” (7) for a
few seconds (letting the engine spin
over) with completely open throttle (9)
(
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:
◆
.
Rotate th e cold start lever “
e
” (10)
downwards.
◆
Press the start push button “
r
” (7) and
at the same time rotate the throttle grip
(9) moderately.
If the engine starts.
◆
Release the throttle grip (9).
◆
If the idling is unstable, twist the throttle
grip (9) slightly and frequently.
To leave, see p. 38 (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
p. 64 (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 “
r
” (7) 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 “
r
” (7) for
about five seconds, in order to ensure
the filling of the float chamber.