Gilera RCR 50, Manual

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02_02
02_03
02_04
Starting up the engine (02_02, 02_03, 02_04)
- If the engine is cold, use the carburettor starter « 2 ».
- Ensure the gear is in neutral position.
- Position the throttle at 1/3 of the stroke.
- Insert the key on and turn it to position « 1 ».
- Step on the start up pedal.
- Repeat procedures if necessary.
- Do not activate the starter « 2 » when the engine is hot.
Precautions
- DO NOT KEEP MAXIMUM ACCELERATION FOR A LONG TIME. USE THE EN-
GINE UP TO A 3/4 OF MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. PETROL WILL BE SAVED
AND THE ENGINE LIFE WILL BE LONGER.
- WHEN BRAKING, STOP ACCELERATING.
- BRAKE MODERATELY, CONSIDERING THE TYPE OF ROAD. ON ASPHALT-
TREATED DRY ROADS, START BRAKING WITH THE FRONT BRAKE AND FIN-
ISH WITH BOTH. ON WET ROADS, OR WITH SAND OR SMALL STONES, NEVER
USE THE FRONT BRAKE AND KEEP MORE DISTANCE TO STOP THE SCOOT-
ER.
- WHEN STARTING OFF, ACCELERATE MODERATELY AND PROGRESSIVELY,
RELEASING THE CLUTCH GRADUALLY.
- AT CURVES, DO NOT TURN EXCESSIVELY.
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