MOTO GUZZI
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Quota 1100 ES
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Owner’s Manual
Warm start
Follow the same procedure as that for the cold start but without the «CHOKE» control in the
start position («1», fig. 4).
WARNING! - The starter motor should not be operated for more than 5
seconds; if the engine doesn’t start, wait for 10 seconds before the following
starting operation. Anyway act on the starter button A «
» in fig. 5 only with
the engine completely stopped.
On the way
To change gear, shut the throttle, disengage the clutch fully and engage the next gear; then
engage the clutch gradually while opening the throttle.
The gear change pedal should be operated firmly and surely.
When changing down use the brakes gradually and close the throttle gradually to avoid
over-revving the engine, when releasing the clutch lever.
Stopping the motorcycle
Close the throttle and use the brakes; just as the vehicle is about to stop disengage the
clutch. These three operations should be carefully coordinated to maintain full control of the
vehicle. When slowing down in normal conditions, use the gearbox to provide engine
braking to slow the vehicle; take care not to over-revving the engine. Use the brakes
(especially the front brake) with particular care when roads are slippery or wet.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition switch till the position OFF «
» (see fig. 3).
Parking
On badly lit roads, leave the parking lights on.
Turn the key switch to position P «
» (see figure 3), and the light switch «A» in fig. 5
to position «
»; and remove the key from the switch.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the switch to «
» for long periods or the battery will run down.
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