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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50
- Scarabeo 100 4T
WARNING
STARTING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely noxious if inhaled.
Avoid starting the vehicle in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
The non-observance of this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even lead
to death by asphyxia.
Do not get on the vehicle for the starting.
ELECTRIC STARTING
♦
Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
on a solid and level surface.
♦
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position “
•
”.
♦
Make sure that the dimmer switch (2)
is in position “
”.
♦
Move the ignition switch (3) to position “
”.
♦
Ensure that the “injection check” warn-
ing light goes out (see page 18 INJECTION
CHECK WARNING LIGHT).
♦
Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a brake
lever (4). If this operation is not carried out,
the start relay receives no current and
therefore the engine does not start.
100
1
5
NOTE
After a long period of inactivity, carry
out the operations described at page 40
(STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY).
NOTE
To avoid the excessive wear of the
battery, do not keep the start push button
“
” pressed for more than five seconds. If
the engine does not start within this lapse of
time, wait ten seconds and press the start
push button “
” again.
Press the start push button “
” (5) without
accelerating, then release it as soon as the
engine starts.
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1
5
4
3
