Gilera DNA, Manual

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02_06
Difficult start up (02_06)
Possible causes for engine starting difficulties and suggested actions:
1.Carburettor flooded. Place the vehicle on the centre stand and check that the rear
tyre is off the ground. Open the throttle fully and press the starter button for five sec-
onds and then stop for five seconds. If the engine does not start after a few attempts,
let the engine sit for a few minutes and then repeat the above operations. Do not keep
the button pressed for more than 20 seconds when attempting to start the engine.
2. In the case of battery inefficiency. Put the motorscooter on its stand " E "; make
sure that the rear wheel is off the ground, turn the ignition key « D » to the « ON » position
and use the kick-starter.
3.Fuel tank empty. After refuelling the scooter, start the engine by pressing the starter
button « A » with the throttle at a minimum to provide maximum aspiration for the tap.
If the scooter fails to start even after taking the steps described above, contact an
Authorised Piaggio Service Centre.
CAUTION
ALWAYS PLACE THE VEHICLE ON ITS STAND BEFORE KICK STARTING.
WARNING
TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE MALFUNCTION.
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