45
use and maintenance
Scarabeo 250
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STARTING
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
center stand.
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Make sure that the dimmer switch (1) is
in position “
”.
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Set the engine stop switch (2) to position
“
”.
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Turn the key (3) and set the ignition
switch to position “
”.
The engine oil pressure light (red)
"
"
(4) on the instrument panel comes
on and stays on until after the engine is
running;
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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,
perform the operations described on
page 47 (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.
Avoid pressing the starter button
"
"
(6)
when the engine is running, or the
starter motor may damage.
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Press the starter button "
" (6) without
accelerating and release it as soon as
the engine starts.
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