Preliminary Checking Operations - APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2004 Manual

GETTING ON THE VEHICLE
u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get on
the vehicle without loading your weight
onto the side stand.
NOTE
If it is impossible for you to place
both feet on the ground, place the right foot
on the ground (in case of unbalance, the
left side of the vehicle is prevented from
falling over by the side stand) and keep the
left foot ready to rest on the ground.
u Place both feet on the ground and
straighten the vehicle into riding position
while keeping it in balance.
NOTE
The rider must not extract or
attempt to extract the passenger footrest
while seated astride the vehicle, because
this might compromise the stability and
balance of the vehicle.
u Have the passenger extract the two
passenger footrests.
u Instruct the passenger how to safely get
on the vehicle.
u Kick the side stand completely back
using your left foot.
GETTING OFF THE VEHICLE
u Choose a suitable parking area, see p.
48 (PARKING).
u Stop the vehicle, see p. 48 (STOPPING).
WARNING
Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.
u With the left shoe heel, extend the side
stand completely by acting on the
appropriate lever.
NOTE
If it is impossible for you to place
both feet on the ground, place the right foot
on the ground (in case of unbalance, the
left side of the vehicle is prevented from
falling over by the side stand) and keep the
left foot ready to rest on the ground.
u Place both feet on the ground, keeping
the vehicle in balance in riding position.
u Instruct the passenger how to safely get
off the vehicle.
CAUTION
Risk of falling and overturning.
Make sure that the passenger has got
off the vehicle.
Do not load your weight onto the side
stand.
u Incline the vehicle until the stand rests
on the ground.
u Grasp the handlebar correctly and get off
the vehicle.
u Rotate the handlebar
leftwards.
Lift the passenger footrests.
u
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
PRELIMINARY CHECKING
OPERATIONS
WARNING
Before departure, always carry out a
preliminary checking of the vehicle to
make sure that it functions correctly
and safely, see the table (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
The non-performance of these checking
operations can cause severe personal
injuries or damages to the vehicle.
Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia
Official Dealer in case there is something
y o u d o n o t u n d e r s t a n d a b o u t t h e
functioning of some controls or in case you
suspect or discover some irregularities.
It does not take long to carry out a check-
up and this operation ensures you much
more safety.
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