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use and maintenance
Pegaso 650
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STARTING AT VERY COLD AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES
When the ambient temperature is very
cold (less than 0°C) it may be difficult to
start the engine on the first try.
If this occurs:
◆
Rotate the cold start lever “
e
” (13)
downwards.
◆
Depress the starter button “
r
” (11), at
the same time, open the throttle (12)
slightly.
If the engine starts:
◆
Release the throttle grip (12).
◆
After letting the engine run for a few sec-
onds, rotate the cold start lever "
e
" (13)
upwards.
◆
If idle is uneven, open the throttle (12)
slightly.
If the engine does not start:
Wait for a few seconds and repeat the
above starting procedure.
◆
If necessary, remove the spark plug, see
p. 86 (SPARK PLUG) and make sure
that it is not wet.
◆
If the spark plug is wet, clean and dry it.
Before reinstalling it:
NOTE
Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,
near the spark plug seat, in order to protect
it from oil sprays.
◆
Press the starter button “
r
” (11) and let
the starter run for about five seconds
without accelerating.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD
OF INACTIVITY
If the vehicle has not been used for several
weeks, it may not start immediately. This
may be because the fuel in the carburetors
float bowl has evaporated.
In this case:
◆
Press the starter button “
r
” (11) for
about five seconds. This will fill the float
chambers.
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WARNING
Do not place anything inside the front
part of the fairing between the handle-
bar and the dashboard. Any object
placed in this area could jam the forks,
and also could restrict visibility of the
dashboard.
NOTE
Before riding away, carefully read
the “safe drive” chapter, see p. 17 (SAFE
DRIVE).
If the low fuel warning light “
g
” (5) comes on
or the engine should die while you are riding
because of fuel exhaustion, move the fuel
valve lever (1) to the reserve position “RES”.
Top up as soon possible, see p. 35 (FUEL).
FUEL RESERVE: 1.32 US gal (5
L
) [me-
chanical reserve], 1.59 US gal (6
L
) [electri-
cal reserve].
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