use and maintenance
Atlantic 125/250/500 Sprint
32
STARTING
WARNING
E x h a u s t g a s e s c o n t a i n c a r b o n
monoxide, which is extremely toxic if
inhaled. Do not start the engine in an
enclosed space or poorly ventilated
area.
Failure to observe this warning may
lead to loss of consciousness or even
death by asphyxia.
Do not get on the vehicle for starting it.
Do not start the engine with the vehicle
positioned on the side stand.
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To start the vehicle, position it on the
centre stand.
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Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
in position "
".
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Set the engine kill switch (2) to “
” (this
only applies to some market versions).
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Turn the key (3) and set the ignition
switch to position "
".
CAUTION
The following happens:
- the engine oil pressure light "
" (4)
on the instrument panel should come
on. The light should go out as soon
as you start the engine.
If the light does not come on or fails
to go out after three seconds, contact
an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
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Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a
brake lever (5). If this operation is not
carried out, the start relay receives no
current and therefore the engine does
not start.
NOTE
After a long period of inactivity,
carry out the operations described at page
33 (STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD
OF INACTIVITY).
NOTE
To avoid the excessive wear of
the battery, do not keep the starter
pushbutton “
” pressed for more than five
s e c o n d s ( t e n a f t e r a l o n g p e r i o d o f
inactivity). If the engine does not start
within fifteen seconds, wait ten seconds
before operating the starter button "
”
again.
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Ensure that the alarm is disabled
and engine starting is enabled.
MODE
PASSING
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ABS
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