Malaguti SPIDER MAX GT500, Owner'S Manual

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4.3 STARTING THE ENGINE
The vehicle features an ignition disabling system that is operated
by the sidestand and by the emergency stop switch.
The engine cannot be started if the sidestand is down or if the
emergency stop button is turned
OFF .
If the engine is already running, it will go off when the sidestand is
operated or if the emergency stop switch is turned
OFF .
This stoppage condition is signalled by a warning light on the
digital instrument board (4 - Fig. 16, page 13).
Before pressing the ignition button, pull the front or rear brake
lever and keep it pulled to start the engine, since this lever acts on
a special ignition consent switch.
The automatic transmission runs the rear wheel, even
when the throttle lever is operated gently. Gradually
release the brake after starting and use the throttle with
care.
If the tank is empty, do not operate the «START» button
and do not turn the key «ON» as this would damage the
injection system.
Never start the engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous.
If the engine does not turn on, release the ignition switch,
wait a few seconds, then try again. Do not operate the
ignition system for more than 10 seconds at each
attempt, otherwise the battery will discharge. To
guarantee a long service life of the engine, do not rev up
when the engine is cold.
In order to ensure maximum battery life, we recommend
you to turn the engine on with the lights switched off.
The vehicle’s fuelling system can handle starting either on the
basis of the engine’s conditions (cold/warm) or on the basis of
ambient temperature and pressure.
• Keep the throttle grip at its minimum capacity.
• Turn the key ON .
• Make sure switch A Fig. 18 is in engine starting position
and that the sidestand is up.
• Pull the front brake lever or the combined brake lever; then
press the electrical starter button
C Fig.18.
Checking the warning light of the engine oil pressure
sensor (automatic).
When turning the ignition key inserted in the ignition block to
position , (Fig. 21, page 22), without starting the vehicle, the
display should show the message LOW OIL PRESSURE for about
8 seconds, to signal that the engine oil pressure sensor is
working; the LOW OIL PRESSURE message must disappear
when the vehicle sets off. Should the message not appear on the
display, check the engine oil level before starting the vehicle and
have the vehicle checked by an Authorised MALAGUTI Service
Centre as soon as possible.