02_06
02_07
02_08
Starting up the engine (02_06, 02_07, 02_08)
The vehicle is equipped with an ignition prevention system controlled by the side
stand.
The engine cannot be started if the side stand is lowered.
If the engine is on, it will turn itself off if the side stand is lowered.
To start the engine it is necessary, before pressing the starter button, to pull and keep
pulled the front or rear brake lever, which activates the appropriate switch allowing
start-up.
- Rest the vehicle on its centre stand, making sure that the rear wheel is not touching
the ground.
- Keep the throttle grip at idle speed.
- Insert the key into the ignition switch «A» and turn it to «ON».
- Make sure that the emergency stop switch «B» is in position «RUN» and the side
stand is up and not engaged.
- Pull either the front, «C» or rear «D» brake lever and then press the starter button
«E».
WARNING
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN
WHEN THE THROTTLE GRIP IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE
CAREFULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.
CAUTION
DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST
GASES ARE TOXIC.
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