Running In; Starting Up The Engine - PIAGGIO MP3 LT 500 i.e. Series Manual

Running in (02_07)

DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM. DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS
MAX. SPEED. AVOID OPENING THE THROTTLE GRIP COMPLETELY OR KEEP-
ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM. INCREASE SPEED PROGRESSIVELY, IF POSSIBLE, UNTIL THE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IS OBTAINED.
CAUTION
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IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE VEHICLE, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE
RULES LISTED ABOVE.

Starting up the engine (02_08, 02_09, 02_10)

The vehicle is supplied with an ignition cut-off system, activated by the emergency
stop switch «Q». The engine cannot be started if the ignition cut-off switch is in the
«OFF» position.
A running engine automatically shuts off when the emergency stop switch is set to
"OFF".
The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with direct drive, so that starting
is effected by turning the throttle grip to idle speed; to start-off from a stationary posi-
tion, progressively twist the throttle grip. The vehicle is equipped with an electrical fuel
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pump that switches on automatically as soon as the engine is started. The vehicle has
a front suspension locking system. When the front suspension locking system is ac-
tivated, a sensor placed under the saddle will prevent the vehicle motion, but not the
engine start, if the rider is not properly seated in riding position.
To start-up the engine:
1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.
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