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use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E. STRADA - TRAIL
GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE
u Choose a suitable parking area, see
page 54 (PARKING).
u Stop the vehicle, see page 54
(STOPPING).
WARNING
Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.
u With the left shoe heel, extend the side
stand completely by acting on the
appropriate lever.
NOTE If it is impossible for you to place
both feet on the ground, place the right foot
on the ground (in case of unbalance, the
left side of the vehicle is prevented from
falling over by the side stand) and keep the
left foot ready to rest on the ground.
u Place both feet on the ground, keeping
the vehicle in balance in riding position.
u Instruct the passenger how to safely get
off the vehicle.
CAUTION
Risk of falling and overturning.
Make sure that the passenger has got
off the vehicle.
Do not load your weight onto the side
stand.
u Incline the vehicle until the stand rests
on the ground.
u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get off
the vehicle.
u Rotate the handlebar completely
leftwards.
u Lift the passenger footrests.
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
PRELIMINARY CHECKING
OPERATIONS
WARNING
Before departure, always carry out a
preliminary checking of the vehicle to
make sure that it functions correctly
and safely, see the table (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
Failure to comply with these checking
operations can cause severe personal
injuries or damages to the vehicle.
Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia
Authorised Dealer in case there is
something you do not understand about
the operation of some controls or in case
you suspect or discover some failures.
It does not take long to carry out a check-
up and this operation ensures you much
more safety.
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