Kick Start; Starting After A Long Period Of Inactivity; To Start The Engine - APRILIA AREA 51 - 1998 Manual

KICK START

For the kick start, proceed as follows:
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
Move to the left side of the vehicle.
Make sure that the light switch (1) is in
position" ".
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Make sure that the dimmer switch (2)
is in position " ".
Turn the ignition switch (3) to position
" ".

When the ignition key is rotated
to position " ", the low fuel
warning light " " (6), the 2-
stroke oil reserve warning light "
and the entire display (8) come on for a
few seconds, thus checking the opera-
tion of the system. If after this check the
2-stroke oil reserve warning light "
remains on, provide for topping up, see
p. 24 (2 STROKE OIL TANK).
To avoid losing control of the vehicle dur-
ing the starting, lock both wheels by
putting on the brake levers (4).

Do not push down the kick start-
er with the engine on.
Push down the kick starter (10) with your
right foot, releasing it immediately.
If necessary, repeat the operation until
the engine starts.
STARTING AFTER A LONG PERIOD
OF INACTIVITY
" (7)
After a long period of inactivity, proceed as
follows:
Carry out the first five operations pre-
scribed for the electric starting, see p. 30
"
(ELECTRIC STARTING).
Make the starter run for about 10 sec-
onds, in order to ensure the filling up of
the float chamber.

To start the engine:

Rotate the cold start lever " " (9) up-
wards.
Slightly open the throttle, then carry out
the electric starting procedure (or KICK
START).
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