Starting - APRILIA CLASSIC 125 - 1997 Manual

Fig. 21

STARTING

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Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, which is extremely
noxious if inhaled. Avoid start-
ing the engine in closed or badly-venti-
lated rooms.
The non-observance of this warning
may cause loss of consciousness or
even lead to death by asphyxia.
Before starting the engine, let the side
stand up and lock at least one wheel, to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
If this operation is carried out on a slope,
be particularly careful.
Rotate the fuel cock lever (1 - Fig. 21) to
position "ON".
Move the ignition switch to position "
(Fig. 22).
28 use and maintenance Classic 125
Fig. 22
Put the shifting lever into neutral (green
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warning light " " on) (1 - Fig. 22).
Move the engine stop switch to position
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" " (1 - Fig. 23).
Press the start push button "
23) without accelerating, then release it
as soon as the engine starts.
If the starting takes place with cold en-
gine, pull the cold start lever "
23).
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When the start push button "
pressed, the mixer oil reserve
warning light "
With the engine in running condition,
when the start push button "
leased, the mixer oil reserve warning
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light " " must go out; if this does not
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" occur, top up the mixer oil tank, see
p. 20 (MIXER OIL TANK).
Warm the engine up until it turns normal-
ly with the cold start lever "
forwards.
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r
" (2 - Fig.
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" " if the engine is hot.
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" (3 - Fig.
Starting with flooded engine
If the starting is not carried out properly or
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if there is too much fuel in the intake ducts
" is
and in the carburettor, the engine may get
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flooded.
" comes on.
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" is re-
Fig. 23
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" completely
Do not start abruptly if the en-
gine is cold.
Do not use the cold start lever