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Emergency-off switch
1 Emergency-off switch
WARNING
Operation of the emergency ON/OFF
switch when riding
Danger of falling due to blocking of rear
wheel
Do not operate the emergency ON/OFF
switch when riding.
The engine can be switched off easily and
quickly using the emergency-off switch.
A Engine is switched off
B Operating position
The engine can only be started in the
operating position.
LIGHTS
Switch on low-beam headlight
Switching on ignition ( 33).
Starting the engine ( 63).
Alternatively: with the ignition turned on,
pull the switch 1 .
Parking lights
The parking lights come on automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
The parking lights are a strain
on the battery. Do not leave the
ignition switched on longer than absolutely
necessary.
High beams and headlight flasher
Switching on ignition ( 33).
Press switch 1 forwards to switch on high
beams.
Pull switch 1 toward rear to actuate head-
light flasher.