Starting Up The Engine; Cold Start; Warm Engine - APRILIA SR 150 Manual

STARTING UP THE ENGINE

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Always follow the starting procedure described below:
In order to start the engine, it is necessary to pull either the rear
brake control lever «F» or the front brake control lever «B» for
operating the electric starter as a safety measure.
1. Rest the scooter on its center stand and check that the rear
tyre is OFF the ground.
2. Keep the throttle closed.
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B
H
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3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, «D» and turn to the
«ON» position.

Cold start:

1. Pull the choke knob «H» outwards fully i.e ON position.
2. Electric starter switch: Push the self-starter switch «C» after
pulling the rear brake control lever «F» or the front brake
control lever «B». If the engine is hard to start, open the
throttle 35% and continue push the starter button.
3. Kick Starter: Keep the throttle closed, operate the kick lever
with a rapid and continuous downward motion., If the engine
is hard to start, open the throttle 35% and continue with kick
lever.
4. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes and attain fast idle.
5. When engine warms up and responds to throttle, set choke
knob «H» to OFF position.

Warm Engine:

Do not use choke. Start engine as above.
Caution
Do not rev' the engine in idling and while applying the brakes.
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