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Warning
Do not overfill the reservoir. Never spray fuel on a hot engine. Fill the tank to
the lower level of the filler tube, otherwise fuel may overflow and expand with
increased temperature.
Turn off the engine and turn the key to the OFF position when filling the tank.
It is strictly forbidden to smoke or light a fire during this operation.
Starting the engine
Turn the key switch to the ON position. Make sure the emergency stop switch is in
the ON position.
Make sure the gearbox is in neutral (N or 0) by checking that the neutral indicator
light is on.
Make sure there is gasoline in the tank.
Fuel
Gas up
The fuel tank capacity is 10,5L for the X-Ride. To fill your vehicle’s fuel tank, put
it on the main stand, open the fuel cap with the key and fill with fuel through the
opening, then close the cap and remove the key.
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Fuel level
2
Filing tube
Caution
The motorcycle is equipped with a fuel
vapor recirculation system, do not overfill
the tank.
VI - Essentials of driving
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap, insert the key and
turn it clockwise. The cap can then be removed
with the key. To replace the cap, apply pressure on
the cap and remove the key.
Caution
Make sure that the vehicle is always in neutral position (N or 0) and always
operate the clutch lever before starting the engine
To start the engine
Make sure that the key switch and the emergency stop switch are in the « »
position, that the gearbox is in neutral (neutral) and always operate the clutch grip.
To start, press the electric starter button. Never turn the throttle at the same time.
If the engine does not start, stop pressing the start button after 5 seconds and wait
more than 5 seconds before restarting.
Twist the throttle slightly about 1/8 of a turn, but never more than 1/4 of a turn to
increase the air intake and start the engine.
If the engine starts, but stalls while idling when it is cold, run the engine at a slight
throttle, for 10 seconds or more, to warm it up.
Note: After starting the engine, immediately release the starter button to avoid
damaging the engine.
Warning
Get in the habit of engaging neutral and pressing down firmly on the clutch
lever before starting the engine: this helps prevent being thrown forward if the
wrong gear is engaged.
Never start the engine in a poorly ventilated or poorly ventilated room: carbon
monoxide emissions are indeed toxic. Never leave the motorcycle with the engine
running unattended.
Caution
Do not let the engine run for an extended period without driving: the
overheating which could result will damage the mechanical parts and the chrome
coating of the exhaust.
Gear change
1. When stopped, with the engine at idle speed, disengage and press the selector
with your left foot to shift from neutral to first.
2. When the motorcycle stabilizes, bring the throttle back and disengage the clutch
again, then raise the selector to go into second.
3. Proceed in the same way to go from the 3
rd
& 4
th
Caution
Do not depress the gear selector instead of raising it while driving, you risk
downshifting and causing the engine to over-speed.
